Time difference

Time Difference Between London and Nairobi

Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of London. The current difference is 2 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Europe/LondonUTC+1
NairobiKenya 🇰🇪

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Africa/NairobiUTC+3
02 — Difference

London vs Nairobi

Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Nairobi.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

London
UTC+1
Nairobi
UTC+3
Difference
2 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between London and Nairobi working hours (09:00–17:00) is 11:00–17:00 Nairobi time — that's 09:00–15:00 in London — about 6 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

London observes daylight saving time while Nairobi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
2 hours
London zone
Europe/London
Nairobi zone
Africa/Nairobi
London offset
UTC+1
Nairobi offset
UTC+3
London DST
Yes
Nairobi DST
No
Countries
United Kingdom · Kenya
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between London and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of London right now.

Is London ahead of Nairobi?

No, London is 2 hours behind Nairobi.

Do London and Nairobi observe daylight saving time?

London observes daylight saving time while Nairobi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between London and Nairobi?

A good window is 11:00–17:00 in Nairobi (09:00–15:00 in London), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.