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New York to Nairobi time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of New York right now. It is 8 hours ahead in January and 7 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 5:00 PM (winter) or 4:00 PM (summer) in Nairobi.

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

New York to Nairobi time table

New YorkNairobi (January)Nairobi (July)
12:00 AM8:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 AM1:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM6:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM7:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM8:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM10:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM (+1 day)11:00 PM
5:00 PM1:00 AM (+1 day)12:00 AM (+1 day)
6:00 PM2:00 AM (+1 day)1:00 AM (+1 day)
7:00 PM3:00 AM (+1 day)2:00 AM (+1 day)
8:00 PM4:00 AM (+1 day)3:00 AM (+1 day)
9:00 PM5:00 AM (+1 day)4:00 AM (+1 day)
10:00 PM6:00 AM (+1 day)5:00 AM (+1 day)
11:00 PM7:00 AM (+1 day)6:00 AM (+1 day)

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of New York
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of New York
Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of New York
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of New York

New York uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4). Nairobi does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+3 all year.

Best time to call Nairobi, Kenya from New York

  • January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–2:00 PM in New York (3:00 PM–10:00 PM in Nairobi).
  • July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in New York (4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Nairobi).

Nairobi vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New York8 hours ahead7 hours ahead
Chicago9 hours ahead8 hours ahead
Denver10 hours ahead9 hours ahead
Phoenix10 hours ahead10 hours ahead
Los Angeles11 hours ahead10 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 New York and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead in July.

If it is 8 PM in New York, what time is it in Nairobi?

4:00 AM in winter and 3:00 AM in summer.

Does Nairobi use daylight saving time?

Nairobi does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+3 all year.