Nairobi → London time converter
Instantly convert Nairobi (EAT) to London (GMT/BST). Live clocks, DST-aware conversions, and scheduling tips for teams and travellers.
Set Nairobi as origin
Enter "Nairobi", "NBO", or the IANA zone "Africa/Nairobi" — the tool accepts city names, abbreviations, and IANA codes for reliable results.
Add London as destination
Type "London", "LON", or "Europe/London" to add it. The converter supports one origin to many destinations if you want to add more cities later.
Choose Live or Custom mode
Use Live mode to follow real-time clocks, or Custom mode to preview future meeting dates and DST transitions between Nairobi and London.
Use action buttons per card
Swap origin/destination, copy a converted time, run the DST Checker, or open the Jet Lag Planner from each destination card.
Share or pin a schedule
Create a share link, export your times, or use the time-segment labels (Morning, Work PM, Evening) to quickly find overlap windows.
What this converter helps you do
- Live clocks + Custom time Switch between live real-time clocks and custom date/time testing to plan meetings across different DST states.
- Multiple output formats View times in 12h, 24h, ISO, or custom formats (13+ formats supported) — handy for calendars, emails, or code snippets.
- Time segment labels Each destination card shows labels like Morning, Work AM, Lunch, Evening, and Night so you can pick human-friendly meeting slots.
- Share, copy, and export One-click copy, shareable link generation, and export options make scheduling across Nairobi and London quick and repeatable.
- DST Checker & Jet Lag Planner Check DST effects for Europe/London and use the Jet Lag Planner to estimate best local windows for travellers coming from Nairobi.
Practical tips & quick facts
Typical offset
Nairobi is at UTC+3 year-round (EAT). London toggles between UTC+0 and UTC+1 (GMT/BST), so the gap is usually 2–3 hours depending on British DST.
Smart meeting windows
Late morning in London (09:00–11:00) gives early afternoon in Nairobi (11:00–14:00) — a natural slot for teams spanning the two cities.
Travel rhythm tip
Travelling east from London to Nairobi means advancing your sleep schedule gradually: move bedtime earlier by 30–60 minutes each night for a few nights.
Historical time fact
Standard time in East Africa was formalised to simplify rail and shipping schedules — today Nairobi uses East Africa Time (EAT) without DST.
Frequently asked questions
Why sometimes 2 hours and other times 3?
Because London observes British Summer Time (BST). When London is on BST (UTC+1) the difference to Nairobi (UTC+3) is 2 hours; otherwise it’s 3 hours.
Can I add multiple destinations from Nairobi?
Yes. The tool supports converting one origin to many destinations so you can compare Nairobi against several cities side-by-side.
Does entering IANA zones improve accuracy?
Yes — entering Africa/Nairobi and Europe/London uses official IANA rules so DST and historical offset rules are applied correctly.
Will recurring meetings adjust for DST?
The tool shows future DST effects and preserves the original scheduled local time; you can preview how recurring slots shift when DST changes.
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How the converter works
- Accepts city names, abbreviations, or IANA codes (e.g., Nairobi, NBO, Africa/Nairobi; London, LON, Europe/London).
- Uses IANA zone rules to compute UTC offsets and apply DST transitions for Europe/London while Africa/Nairobi remains constant at UTC+3.
- Outputs results in 13+ formats (12h, 24h, ISO, and custom) and labels times with human-friendly segments like Morning and Evening.
- Each destination card includes action buttons: Swap, Copy, Jet Lag Planner, DST Checker; common controls include Undo, Redo, Reset, Share Link.
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