Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?

No. Nairobi stays on EAT (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Nairobi?

3:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Nairobi to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Nairobi right now. Their working days overlap for 2 hours today.

Nairobi · Kenya

4:40 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · EAT

Tokyo · Japan

10:40 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Nairobi and Tokyo

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Nairobi (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

NairobiOrganizerKenya ·4:40AMnow
TokyoJapan ·10:40AMnow

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Date in Nairobi

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Nairobi time.

10:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Nairobi (10:00) and Tokyo (16:00).
9:00AMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Nairobi (09:00) and Tokyo (15:00).
1:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Nairobi (13:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (19:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Nairobi10:00 AM UTC+3Sun, Oct 18
Tokyo4:00 PM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 07:00 UTC

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Time difference between Nairobi and Tokyo

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Nairobi right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Nairobi on EAT (UTC+3). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Nairobi and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 6 hours ahead	—

Nairobi is on East Africa Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Nairobi & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Nairobi right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Nairobi on EAT (UTC+3). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Nairobi and Tokyo?: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Nairobi (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours of overlap today.
Does Nairobi observe daylight saving time?: No. Nairobi stays on EAT (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Nairobi?: 3:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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