Nairobi to Houston time converter
Houston is 8 hours behind Nairobi. When it is 9:00 AM in Nairobi, it is 1:00 AM in Houston.
9:43 AM in Nairobi, Monday, October 19, 2026
Nairobi to Houston conversion table
Every hour of today in Nairobi and the matching time in Houston. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Nairobi | Houston |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nairobi (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Houston).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Nairobi and Houston switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -8h
Distance
Nairobi and Houston are 14,059 km (8,736 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Houston?
Houston is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
What time is it in Houston when it is 9 AM in Nairobi?
When it is 9:00 AM in Nairobi, it is 1:00 AM in Houston.
When is the best time to call Houston from Nairobi?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nairobi (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Houston).
Does the time difference between Nairobi and Houston change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.