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Nairobi, Kenya: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Nairobi, Kenya. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, sunrise is at 6:12 AM and sunset is at 6:22 PM (Africa/Nairobi). The day lasts 12h 10m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:41 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:54 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 3:24 PM
Today’s solar times in Nairobi
Dawn
5:51 AM
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:41 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:54 PM
Sunset
6:22 PM
Dusk
6:44 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 10m
Solar noon
12:17 PM
Coordinates
-1.2833, 36.8167
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -1.2833, longitude 36.8167, and the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Nairobi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 10m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 10m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 10m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 12m |
What these times mean
Nairobi changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Nairobi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:37 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 11m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 09m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 05m |
| May | 6:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 04m |
| June | 6:33 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 03m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 03m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 04m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 08m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 10m |
| December | 6:23 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 12m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:12 AM
October 30
Latest sunset
6:53 PM
February 6
Longest day
12h 12m
December 22
Shortest day
12h 03m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Nairobi with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 10:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 4:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 2:52 PM | 101.9% |
| May 31, 2049 | 4:59 PM | 96.3% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 10:00 AM | 92.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nairobi today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Nairobi, Kenya is at 6:12 AM and sunset is at 6:22 PM (Africa/Nairobi).
How long is the day in Nairobi today?
Today in Nairobi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 10m.
When is golden hour in Nairobi?
Morning golden hour in Nairobi ends at 6:41 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:54 PM.
What time is solar noon in Nairobi?
Solar noon in Nairobi is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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