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Sunrise and sunset in Nairobi, Kenya

Monday, October 12

Sunrise6:16 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Daylight12h 8m

First light 5:55 AM Solar noon 12:20 PM Last light 6:45 PM

Golden hour: 6:16 AM–6:43 AM and 5:56 PM–6:24 PM

Times are local time in Nairobi. Current time in Nairobi →

Sunrise and sunset in Nairobi through the year

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
Oct 1, 20266:20 AM6:27 PM12h 7m
Oct 15, 20266:15 AM6:23 PM12h 8m
Nov 1, 20266:12 AM6:22 PM12h 10m
Nov 15, 20266:13 AM6:23 PM12h 10m
Dec 1, 20266:17 AM6:28 PM12h 11m
Dec 15, 20266:23 AM6:34 PM12h 12m
Jan 1, 20276:31 AM6:42 PM12h 12m
Jan 15, 20276:37 AM6:48 PM12h 11m
Feb 1, 20276:42 AM6:52 PM12h 10m
Feb 15, 20276:43 AM6:52 PM12h 9m
Mar 1, 20276:42 AM6:50 PM12h 8m
Mar 15, 20276:39 AM6:46 PM12h 7m
Apr 1, 20276:34 AM6:40 PM12h 6m
Apr 15, 20276:31 AM6:36 PM12h 5m
May 1, 20276:29 AM6:33 PM12h 4m
May 15, 20276:28 AM6:32 PM12h 4m
Jun 1, 20276:30 AM6:33 PM12h 3m
Jun 15, 20276:33 AM6:35 PM12h 3m
Jul 1, 20276:36 AM6:39 PM12h 3m
Jul 15, 20276:38 AM6:41 PM12h 3m
Aug 1, 20276:38 AM6:42 PM12h 4m
Aug 15, 20276:36 AM6:40 PM12h 4m
Sep 1, 20276:31 AM6:37 PM12h 5m
Sep 15, 20276:26 AM6:32 PM12h 6m

Calculated for 1.28°S, 36.82°E, including daylight saving time where Nairobi uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.

Daylight in Nairobi this year

  • Longest day: December 22 (12h 12m)
  • Shortest day: June 21 (12h 3m)
  • Earliest sunrise: 6:12 AM on October 30
  • Latest sunset: 6:53 PM on February 6

Questions

What time is sunrise in Nairobi today?

On October 12, the sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 6:24 PM in Nairobi, giving 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.

When is the longest day of the year in Nairobi?

The longest day in Nairobi in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.

When is the shortest day of the year in Nairobi?

The shortest day in Nairobi in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 3 minutes of daylight.

When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Nairobi?

The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:12 AM on October 30, and the latest sunset is 6:53 PM on February 6. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.

When is golden hour in Nairobi?

Today, golden hour in Nairobi is from sunrise (6:16 AM) to 6:43 AM in the morning, and from 5:56 PM to sunset (6:24 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.

What is civil twilight?

Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.

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