Los Angeles to Nairobi time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Nairobi is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. It is 11 hours ahead in January and 10 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 8:00 PM (winter) or 7:00 PM (summer) in Nairobi.
Today, hour by hour
| Los Angeles | Nairobi |
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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Los Angeles to Nairobi time table
| Los Angeles | Nairobi (January) | Nairobi (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Nairobi is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Nairobi is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
Los Angeles uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-8), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-7). Nairobi does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+3 all year.
Best time to call Nairobi, Kenya from Los Angeles
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Los Angeles (6:00 PM–10:00 PM in Nairobi); 8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM–9:00 AM in Nairobi).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–12:00 PM in Los Angeles (5:00 PM–10:00 PM in Nairobi); 9:00 PM–10:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM–8:00 AM in Nairobi).
Nairobi vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours ahead | 7 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 9 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| Denver | 10 hours ahead | 9 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 10 hours ahead | 10 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours ahead | 10 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles in January and 10 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Nairobi?
7:00 AM in winter and 6:00 AM in summer.
Does Nairobi use daylight saving time?
Nairobi does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+3 all year.