Sunrise & Sunset in Nairobi
Kenya · -1.29°, 36.82° · Africa/Nairobi
The sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 18:41. Day length is 12h 3m, with solar noon at 12:40.
🌅 Sunrise
06:38
🌇 Sunset
18:41
☀️ Solar noon
12:40
⏱️ Day length
12h 3m
🌄 Dawn (civil)
06:16
🌆 Dusk (civil)
19:03
Sunrise & sunset by month (2026)
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:37 | 18:48 | 12h 11m |
| February | 06:43 | 18:52 | 12h 9m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:46 | 12h 7m |
| April | 06:31 | 18:36 | 12h 5m |
| May | 06:28 | 18:32 | 12h 4m |
| June | 06:33 | 18:35 | 12h 3m |
| July | 06:38 | 18:41 | 12h 3m |
| August | 06:36 | 18:40 | 12h 4m |
| September | 06:26 | 18:32 | 12h 6m |
| October | 06:15 | 18:23 | 12h 8m |
| November | 06:13 | 18:23 | 12h 10m |
| December | 06:23 | 18:34 | 12h 12m |
Values are for the 15th of each month, in local time.
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FAQ — Sunrise & Sunset in Nairobi
When does the sun rise in Nairobi today?
Today (July 23, 2026) the sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 18:41 local time in Nairobi.
How long is the day in Nairobi?
Today's day length in Nairobi is 12h 3m (sunrise to sunset). See the table above for each month.
What timezone are the times in?
All times are in the local timezone of Nairobi (Africa/Nairobi), with daylight saving time applied.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is up to 6° below the horizon — still bright enough for most outdoor activity. We show the beginning (dawn) and end (dusk) for today.