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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Nairobi

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇰🇪NairobiUTC+3
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 5
🇰🇪
Nairobi, Kenya
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
10 hours
Nairobi is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles

Los Angeles vs Nairobi timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Nairobi (Kenya) uses Africa/Nairobi at UTC+3. This means Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Nairobi

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Nairobi do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesNairobiStatus
6am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am5pmLos Angeles early, Nairobi evening
8am6pmLos Angeles early, Nairobi evening
9am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm10pmLos Angeles working hours, Nairobi late evening
1pm11pmLos Angeles working hours, Nairobi late evening
2pm12amLos Angeles working hours, Nairobi asleep
3pm1amLos Angeles working hours, Nairobi asleep
4pm2amLos Angeles working hours, Nairobi asleep
5pm3amLos Angeles evening, Nairobi asleep
6pm4amLos Angeles evening, Nairobi asleep
7pm5amLos Angeles evening, Nairobi asleep
8pm6amLos Angeles evening, Nairobi early
9pm7amLos Angeles evening, Nairobi early
10pm8amLos Angeles late evening, Nairobi early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Los Angeles and Nairobi

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Nairobi does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 Mar 8Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Nairobi
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Nairobi
  • Nov 1 Dec 31Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Nairobi

Distance between Los Angeles and Nairobi

Great-circle distance
15,544 km
Direct flight time
~19h 17m

Los Angeles and Nairobi are 15,544 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 17m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nairobi?
The current time difference is 10 hours. Los Angeles is currently 10 hours behind Nairobi.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Nairobi?
No. Los Angeles is currently 10 hours behind Nairobi.
What time is it in Nairobi when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 7pm in Nairobi.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Nairobi?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Nairobi do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Los Angeles and Nairobi observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Nairobi does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Los Angeles and Nairobi?
Los Angeles and Nairobi are 15,544 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 17 minutes.