Washington, D.C. to Nairobi time converter

Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.. When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 4:00 PM in Nairobi.

Washington, D.C. EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Nairobi EAT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Washington, D.C. to Nairobi conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +7h

Distance

Washington, D.C. and Nairobi 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 Washington, D.C. and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 7 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 4:00 PM in Nairobi.

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

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

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

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