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What time is sunrise and sunset in Nairobi?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Nairobi, Nairobi City. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:08 AM
99° EDawn 5:47 AM

Sunrise in Nairobi was at 6:08:43 AM GMT+3 (6h 55m ago).

Sunset
6:28 PM
261° WDusk 6:49 PM

Sunset in Nairobi will be at 6:28:22 PM GMT+3 (in 5h 24m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:54 PM

Daylight
12h 19m
Darkness
9h 32m
Solar noon
12:18 PM
Sun altitude
76.5°
Sun direction
237° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:08 AM
99° EDawn 5:47 AM

Sunrise in Nairobi will be at 6:08:28 AM GMT+3 (in 17h 5m).

Sunset
6:28 PM
261° WDusk 6:49 PM

Sunset in Nairobi will be at 6:28:12 PM GMT+3 (in 29h 24m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Nairobi

Waxing Crescent
21% illuminated
Moonrise
9:47 AM
Moonset
10:18 PM

Calendar

East Africa Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:13 AM6:31 PM12h 18m
2 Fri6:12 AM6:31 PM12h 18m
3 Sat6:12 AM6:31 PM12h 18m
4 Sun6:12 AM6:30 PM12h 18m
5 Mon6:11 AM6:30 PM12h 18m
6 Tue6:11 AM6:30 PM12h 18m
7 Wed6:11 AM6:30 PM12h 18m
8 Thu6:10 AM6:29 PM12h 19m
9 Fri6:10 AM6:29 PM12h 19m
10 Sat6:10 AM6:29 PM12h 19m
11 Sun6:09 AM6:29 PM12h 19m
12 Mon6:09 AM6:28 PM12h 19m
13 Tue6:09 AM6:28 PM12h 19m
14 Wed6:09 AM6:28 PM12h 19m
15 Thu6:08 AM6:28 PM12h 19m
Thursday, October 15
12h 19m 38s of daylight·+5s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:47 AM – 6:49 PM
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Time
1:04 PM
Altitude
76.5°
Heading
237° WSW
Light
Daylight

1:04 PM, Daylight, altitude 76.5 degrees

16 Fri6:08 AM6:28 PM12h 19m
17 Sat6:08 AM6:28 PM12h 19m
18 Sun6:07 AM6:27 PM12h 19m
19 Mon6:07 AM6:27 PM12h 20m
20 Tue6:07 AM6:27 PM12h 20m
21 Wed6:07 AM6:27 PM12h 20m
22 Thu6:07 AM6:27 PM12h 20m
23 Fri6:06 AM6:27 PM12h 20m
24 Sat6:06 AM6:27 PM12h 20m
25 Sun6:06 AM6:27 PM12h 20m
26 Mon6:06 AM6:27 PM12h 20m
27 Tue6:06 AM6:27 PM12h 20m
28 Wed6:06 AM6:26 PM12h 20m
29 Thu6:06 AM6:26 PM12h 20m
30 Fri6:05 AM6:26 PM12h 21m
31 Sat6:05 AM6:26 PM12h 21m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Nairobi from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Nairobi, Kenya

What time does the sun rise in Nairobi today?
Sunrise in Nairobi today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:08 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Nairobi today?
Sunset today is at 6:28 PM, after 12h 19m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Nairobi tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:49 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:37 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Nairobi, Kenya?
The longest day of 2026 in Nairobi is Monday, December 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 11m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Nairobi, Kenya?
The shortest day of 2026 in Nairobi, Nairobi City is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 12h 02m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Nairobi get in summer than in winter?
Nairobi gets 0h 09m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 11m against 12h 02m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Nairobi?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Nairobi is on Thursday, November 5, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:11 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Nairobi?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 6:51 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Nairobi?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the sun down by 6:21 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Nairobi?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 6:42 AM.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
No. Nairobi stays on East Africa Time (UTC+3) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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