Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Nairobi

The time difference between Los Angeles and Nairobi is 10 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 22:00 in Nairobi. Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-7), while Nairobi uses Africa/Nairobi (UTC+3).

Nairobi is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles — 10 hours
Los Angeles, United States
13:58:41
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)
Nairobi, Kenya
23:58:41
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+3 · EAT

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Nairobi

Detail Los Angeles Nairobi
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAfrica/Nairobi
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC+3
AbbreviationPDTEAT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesKenya
RegionNorth AmericaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 10 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Los Angeles and Nairobi. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Nairobi or late evenings in Los Angeles tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Los Angeles time to Nairobi time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Los Angeles Nairobi
00:00 10:00 Night
01:00 11:00 Night
02:00 12:00 Night
03:00 13:00 Night
04:00 14:00 Night
05:00 15:00 Night
06:00 16:00
07:00 17:00
08:00 18:00
09:00 19:00
10:00 20:00
11:00 21:00
12:00 22:00
13:00 23:00
14:00 00:00 (+1 day)
15:00 01:00 (+1 day)
16:00 02:00 (+1 day)
17:00 03:00 (+1 day)
18:00 04:00 (+1 day)
19:00 05:00 (+1 day)
20:00 06:00 (+1 day)
21:00 07:00 (+1 day)
22:00 08:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 09:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time, while Nairobi is on standard time. When Los Angeles switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nairobi?

The time difference is 10 hours. Nairobi is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Los Angeles time to Nairobi time?

Add 10 hours to Los Angeles time to get Nairobi time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.