Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Nairobi

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Nairobi. The current difference is 7 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
NairobiKenya 🇰🇪

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Africa/NairobiUTC+3
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Nairobi

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Nairobi. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 05:00 in Nairobi.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Nairobi
UTC+3
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Sydney and Nairobi working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–10:00 Nairobi time — that's 16:00–17:00 in Sydney — about 1 hour of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney 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
7 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Nairobi zone
Africa/Nairobi
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Nairobi offset
UTC+3
Sydney DST
Yes
Nairobi DST
No
Countries
Australia · Kenya
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Nairobi?

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Nairobi right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Nairobi?

Yes, Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Nairobi.

Do Sydney and Nairobi observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Nairobi?

A good window is 09:00–10:00 in Nairobi (16:00–17:00 in Sydney), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.