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The local time in Nairobi, Kenya and New York, United States. Pick a time in Nairobi to see the matching time in New York, or add more cities.
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What is the time difference between Nairobi and New York?
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New York is 8 hours behind Nairobi. The gap changes during the year because of daylight saving time: it ranges from 7 hours to 8 hours.
What is a good time for a call between Nairobi and New York?
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Working hours (9:00 to 18:00) overlap from 17:00 to 18:00 in Nairobi, which is 09:00 to 10:00 in New York. Pick another time above to see it in both cities.
What time is it in Kenya now?
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Nairobi is currently on UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time there.
What time is it in New York now?
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New York is currently on UTC−5. The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time there.
Does Kenya have daylight saving time?
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No. Kenya stays on UTC+3 all year, so its clocks never change.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
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Yes. New York moves from UTC−5 to UTC−4 for daylight saving time. In 2026 clocks go forward on 8 March and back on 1 November.