Sunrise and sunset in Kenya today

03:35:52
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sunrise: 06:18Sunset: 18:25Day: 12h 7min Reference: Nairobi
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Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 18:25 in Kenya (local time, based on Nairobi). That gives 12h 7min of daylight, with solar noon at 12:21.

The Sun today

It's nighttime now Sunrise in 2h 42min.

Sunrise06:18
Solar noon12:21
Sunset18:25
Day length12h 7min

Compared with yesterday, today is 4s longer, and tomorrow will be 5s longer than today: days are getting longer.

Today's timeline: twilight, sunrise and sunset

Today's local times
EventTime
Astronomical twilight begins (Sun 18° below the horizon)05:09
Nautical twilight begins (12° below)05:33
Civil twilight begins (6° below)05:57
Sunrise06:18
Solar noon12:21
Sunset18:25
Civil twilight ends18:46
Nautical twilight ends19:10
Astronomical twilight ends19:34

Dawn and dusk are not instant. Today in Kenya, civil twilight begins 21 minutes before sunrise, so it is already light enough to walk outdoors at 05:57, and it fades about 21 minutes after sunset. Close to the tropics twilight is short, because the Sun sinks almost vertically. Photographers often plan around the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset, when the light is warm and soft, and drivers, cyclists and runners can use these times to know when to switch on lights.

Next 14 days

Sunrise and sunset in Kenya over the next 14 days
DateSunriseSunsetSolar noonLengthChange
Sat, Oct 306:1818:25 12:2112h 7min +4s
Sun, Oct 406:1718:25 12:2112h 7min +5s
Mon, Oct 506:1718:24 12:2112h 7min +4s
Tue, Oct 606:1718:24 12:2012h 7min +5s
Wed, Oct 706:1618:24 12:2012h 7min +4s
Thu, Oct 806:1618:24 12:2012h 7min +6s
Fri, Oct 906:1618:23 12:2012h 7min +4s
Sat, Oct 1006:1518:23 12:1912h 7min +4s
Sun, Oct 1106:1518:23 12:1912h 7min +6s
Mon, Oct 1206:1518:23 12:1912h 7min +4s
Tue, Oct 1306:1418:22 12:1812h 8min +5s
Wed, Oct 1406:1418:22 12:1812h 8min +4s
Thu, Oct 1506:1418:22 12:1812h 8min +6s
Fri, Oct 1606:1418:22 12:1812h 8min +4s

How daylight changes through the year in Kenya

The longest day of 2026 is December 19, with 12h 12min of daylight, and the shortest is June 14, with 12h 2min: a seasonal swing of 0h 9min. The earliest sunrise is at 06:11 (October 27) and the latest at 06:42 (February 8); the earliest sunset is at 18:21 (October 19) and the latest at 18:51 (January 29). Because this place is close to the equator, days and nights stay close to 12 hours all year and the seasons are hardly noticeable in the sky.

Monthly table: October 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Kenya, October
DateSunriseSunsetLengthCivil twilight
Thu, Oct 106:1818:25 12h 7min 05:58 – 18:46
Fri, Oct 206:1818:25 12h 7min 05:57 – 18:46
Sat, Oct 306:1818:25 12h 7min 05:57 – 18:46
Sun, Oct 406:1718:25 12h 7min 05:57 – 18:45
Mon, Oct 506:1718:24 12h 7min 05:56 – 18:45
Tue, Oct 606:1718:24 12h 7min 05:56 – 18:45
Wed, Oct 706:1618:24 12h 7min 05:56 – 18:45
Thu, Oct 806:1618:24 12h 7min 05:55 – 18:44
Fri, Oct 906:1618:23 12h 7min 05:55 – 18:44
Sat, Oct 1006:1518:23 12h 7min 05:55 – 18:44
Sun, Oct 1106:1518:23 12h 7min 05:54 – 18:44
Mon, Oct 1206:1518:23 12h 7min 05:54 – 18:44
Tue, Oct 1306:1418:22 12h 8min 05:54 – 18:43
Wed, Oct 1406:1418:22 12h 8min 05:53 – 18:43
Thu, Oct 1506:1418:22 12h 8min 05:53 – 18:43
Fri, Oct 1606:1418:22 12h 8min 05:53 – 18:43
Sat, Oct 1706:1318:22 12h 8min 05:52 – 18:43
Sun, Oct 1806:1318:22 12h 8min 05:52 – 18:43
Mon, Oct 1906:1318:21 12h 8min 05:52 – 18:42
Tue, Oct 2006:1318:21 12h 8min 05:52 – 18:42
Wed, Oct 2106:1318:21 12h 8min 05:51 – 18:42
Thu, Oct 2206:1218:21 12h 8min 05:51 – 18:42
Fri, Oct 2306:1218:21 12h 8min 05:51 – 18:42
Sat, Oct 2406:1218:21 12h 8min 05:51 – 18:42
Sun, Oct 2506:1218:21 12h 9min 05:51 – 18:42
Mon, Oct 2606:1218:21 12h 9min 05:50 – 18:42
Tue, Oct 2706:1118:21 12h 9min 05:50 – 18:42
Wed, Oct 2806:1118:21 12h 9min 05:50 – 18:42
Thu, Oct 2906:1118:21 12h 9min 05:50 – 18:42
Fri, Oct 3006:1118:21 12h 9min 05:50 – 18:42
Sat, Oct 3106:1118:21 12h 9min 05:50 – 18:42

Where these times come from

All times are calculated astronomically for Nairobi (1.29° S, 36.82° E) and shown in the local time zone (Africa/Nairobi, UTC+3). Sunrise and sunset refer to the moment the upper edge of the Sun touches the horizon, already counting atmospheric refraction. They refer to the reference city; other cities in Kenya differ by a few minutes for every degree of longitude (about 4 minutes per degree) and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the local clock times can differ a lot. Values are accurate to within about a minute.

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Coordinates used: 1.29° S, 36.82° E

Frequently asked questions

What time does the sun rise and set today in Kenya?

Today (October 3) the Sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 18:25 in Kenya, local time (reference: Nairobi). Solar noon, when the Sun is highest, is at 12:21.

How long is the day today in Kenya?

Today has 12h 7min of daylight between sunrise and sunset. Tomorrow will be 5s longer than today.

What are the longest and shortest days of the year in Kenya?

In 2026 the longest day is December 19 with 12h 12min of daylight, and the shortest is June 14 with 12h 2min. The difference between them is 0h 9min.

When does it start getting light and dark in Kenya?

Civil twilight, when there is enough light to see outdoors without lamps, starts at 05:57 and ends at 18:46. The sky is fully dark only after astronomical twilight ends, at 19:34.

Do these times apply to every city in Kenya?

They are calculated for Nairobi, the reference city. Other cities in Kenya differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude, plus the effect of latitude and, in countries with several time zones, of the time zone itself.

Why does day length vary so little in Kenya?

Because the Earth's axis is tilted by about 23.4° and the seasonal swing in daylight grows with latitude. The latitude here is 1.29° S, close to the equator, where the day stays near 12 hours all year.