What Time is Kenya? | Time in Kenya | Best Time to Visit Kenya
Kenya is located in the Eastern Time Zone, and as such, has a GMT+3 time zone. This means that if your current local time is 12:00 PM (noon) UTC/GMT, the current local time in Kenya will be 3:00 PM (+GMT/UTC 3). Kenya does not follow daylight saving time, so the time remains the same all-year-round.
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FAQs About Time in Kenya & Best Time to Visit Kenya
This section answers frequently asked questions about time in Kenya & best time to visit Kenya.
1. What is the best time of year to go on safari in Kenya?
The best time for safari in Kenya is between July and Oct. During this timeframe, the climate is dryer which means that animals are easier to spot, and it is also the migration season.
Nov and Dec is a great time if you are looking to avoid the big crowd. The festive season of Dec might not be the ideal time if you are traveling on a budget.
2. Which is the best month to visit Masai Mara?
The best month to visit Masai Mara is July and Oct because it’s the height of the migration. During this period, you will get to see the spectacular sight of animals crossing the Mara River. The festive season in Dec is also a great time if you wish to spend your holiday in Africa.
3. What is the hottest month in Kenya?
The hottest month in Kenya is October, with an average temperature of 30 °C (86 °F). The months of January and February are the coolest, with temperatures between 16 and 20 °C (60 to 68 °F). April and October are the wettest months, primarily due to the onset of the short rains.
4. What is the rainy season in Kenya?
The rainy season in Kenya starts in April and continues through to June. During this period, the country experiences a heavy amount of rain and some areas can even be flooded. The best time to avoid the rainfall is between July and Oct.
5. Which time zone does Kenya belong to?
The time zone in Kenya is +GMT/UTC 3, three hours ahead of UCT/GMT. That means if UTC/GMT time is 11 PM on Sunday, Nairobi Africa time will be 2 AM on Monday (+ GMT/UTC 3)
6. How far ahead is Kenya time?
Kenya time is + GMT/UCT 3 hours ahead. For travelers, it is vital to note that there are different time zones in Africa. For example, South Africa time zone is +GMT/UCT 2, while some countries such as Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti are + GMT/UTC 3.
7. How far ahead is Kenya from India?
Kenya is +GMT/UCT 3 while India is +GMT/UCT 05:30. That means, if the current local time in India is 2 AM on Monday, the current local time in Kenya will be 11:30 PM on Sunday.
8. Is Kenya 3 hours ahead of India?
No. Kenya is 2 hours and 30 minutes behind India. Kenya and India time zones are +GMT/UCT 3 and +GMT/UCT 05:30 respectively.
9. When is daylight saving time in Kenya?
Kenya does not observe daylight saving time, so the time remains the same year-round. It is in the +GMT/UCT 3 time zone.
