Nairobi to Washington, D.C. time converter

Washington, D.C. is 7 hours behind Nairobi. When it is 9:00 AM in Nairobi, it is 2:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

Nairobi EAT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Washington, D.C. EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Nairobi
Kenya
Mon, Oct 19
EATUTC+3
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Nairobi to Washington, D.C. conversion table

Every hour of today in Nairobi and the matching time in Washington, D.C.. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

NairobiWashington, D.C.
12:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM12:00 AM
8:00 AM1:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 AM
10:00 AM3:00 AM
11:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM5:00 AM
1:00 PM6:00 AM
2:00 PM7:00 AM
3:00 PM8:00 AM
4:00 PM9:00 AM
5:00 PM10:00 AM
6:00 PM11:00 AM
7:00 PM12:00 PM
8:00 PM1:00 PM
9:00 PM2:00 PM
10:00 PM3:00 PM
11:00 PM4:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nairobi (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Washington, D.C.).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Nairobi and Washington, D.C. switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -7h

Distance

Nairobi and Washington, D.C. are 12,142 km (7,545 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 7 hours behind Nairobi.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Nairobi?

When it is 9:00 AM in Nairobi, it is 2:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Nairobi?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nairobi (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Washington, D.C.).

Does the time difference between Nairobi and Washington, D.C. change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.