Current time in Kenya

02:55:05
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Nairobi
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Time zone of Kenya

The time in Kenya (Nairobi) follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone, currently UTC+3. 6 hours ahead of Brasília.

Kenya
02:55:05
Brasília
20:55:05

How to call or schedule a meeting with Kenya

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 in Kenya; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 00:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time.

Kenya: sunrise today at 06:11 · sunset at 18:21 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Nairobi
Continent
Africa
Area
582,650 km² (224,962 sq mi)
Population
about 40 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Languages
English, Swahili
Calling code
+254
Internet domain
.ke

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Kenya right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Kenya?

6 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Kenya changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Kenya in?

Kenya follows Africa/Nairobi, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Nairobi.

Does Kenya have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Kenya does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Kenya from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time (15:00 to 18:00 in Kenya).

What is the capital of Kenya?

The capital of Kenya is Nairobi. The country covers about 582,650 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Kenya use?

The currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES). To call from abroad, dial +254 before the number. Websites use the .ke domain.