Sunrise and sunset times in Nairobi, 2026
In Nairobi, Kenya (1.2921° S, 36.8219° E), the longest day of 2026 is 22 December: the sun rises at 06:25 and sets at 18:37, giving 12h 12m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 12h 03m of daylight. Local time, Africa/Nairobi time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Nairobi
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:36 | 18:43 | 12h 07m | 88.8° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:33 | 18:35 | 12h 03m | 65.3° | 67° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:21 | 18:28 | 12h 07m | 88.9° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 06:24 | 18:36 | 12h 12m | 67.9° | 113° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Nairobi, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:07 | 06:30 | 12:36 | 68.3° | 18:42 | 19:04 | 12h 12m |
| 15 January | 06:14 | 06:36 | 12:42 | 70.2° | 18:47 | 19:09 | 12h 11m |
| 1 February | 06:19 | 06:41 | 12:46 | 74.3° | 18:51 | 19:12 | 12h 10m |
| 15 February | 06:21 | 06:42 | 12:46 | 78.7° | 18:51 | 19:12 | 12h 09m |
| 1 March | 06:20 | 06:41 | 12:45 | 83.8° | 18:49 | 19:09 | 12h 08m |
| 15 March | 06:17 | 06:38 | 12:41 | 89.2° | 18:45 | 19:05 | 12h 07m |
| 1 April | 06:13 | 06:33 | 12:36 | 84.1° | 18:39 | 19:00 | 12h 06m |
| 15 April | 06:09 | 06:30 | 12:32 | 78.9° | 18:35 | 18:56 | 12h 05m |
| 1 May | 06:06 | 06:27 | 12:29 | 73.6° | 18:31 | 18:53 | 12h 04m |
| 15 May | 06:05 | 06:27 | 12:29 | 69.8° | 18:30 | 18:52 | 12h 04m |
| 1 June | 06:06 | 06:29 | 12:30 | 66.6° | 18:32 | 18:54 | 12h 03m |
| 15 June | 06:09 | 06:31 | 12:33 | 65.4° | 18:34 | 18:57 | 12h 03m |
| 1 July | 06:12 | 06:35 | 12:36 | 65.6° | 18:38 | 19:00 | 12h 03m |
| 15 July | 06:14 | 06:37 | 12:38 | 67.2° | 18:40 | 19:02 | 12h 03m |
| 1 August | 06:15 | 06:37 | 12:39 | 70.8° | 18:40 | 19:02 | 12h 04m |
| 15 August | 06:13 | 06:35 | 12:37 | 74.7° | 18:39 | 19:00 | 12h 04m |
| 1 September | 06:09 | 06:30 | 12:32 | 80.5° | 18:35 | 18:56 | 12h 05m |
| 15 September | 06:04 | 06:24 | 12:27 | 85.8° | 18:30 | 18:51 | 12h 06m |
| 1 October | 05:58 | 06:18 | 12:22 | 88.0° | 18:25 | 18:46 | 12h 07m |
| 15 October | 05:53 | 06:14 | 12:18 | 82.7° | 18:22 | 18:43 | 12h 08m |
| 1 November | 05:50 | 06:11 | 12:16 | 76.8° | 18:21 | 18:42 | 12h 10m |
| 15 November | 05:50 | 06:12 | 12:17 | 72.8° | 18:22 | 18:44 | 12h 11m |
| 1 December | 05:53 | 06:15 | 12:21 | 69.5° | 18:27 | 18:49 | 12h 12m |
| 15 December | 05:59 | 06:21 | 12:27 | 68.0° | 18:33 | 18:56 | 12h 12m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Nairobi?
In 2026, the sun rises in Nairobi between 06:11 (on 5 November) and 06:42 (on 14 February), local time (Africa/Nairobi). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:33; at the December solstice, it is at 06:24.
What time is sunset in Nairobi?
In 2026, sunset in Nairobi ranges from 18:21 (on 31 October) to 18:51 (on 7 February), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Nairobi?
It is 22 December 2026, with 12h 12m between sunrise (06:25) and sunset (18:37). The shortest day is 21 June, with 12h 03m (sunrise 06:33, sunset 18:35).
How high does the sun get in Nairobi?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 90.0° at its highest point of the year (on 17 March) and 65.3° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Nairobi?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 67°) and sets in the west-northwest (293°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (113°) and sets in the west-southwest (247°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.