Time difference between Los Angeles and Nairobi
Los Angeles is 10h behind Nairobi. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −11h and −10h during the year.
Los Angeles
United States
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Nairobi
Kenya
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 working day in Los Angeles does not overlap one in Nairobi at all — somebody has to take the call outside office hours.
Time zones compared
| City | Time zone | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles · United States | America/Los_Angeles | UTC−7 |
| Nairobi · Kenya | Africa/Nairobi | UTC+3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nairobi?
- Los Angeles is 10h behind Nairobi. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −11h and −10h during the year.
- Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Nairobi change during the year?
- Yes. Because of daylight saving time the gap moves between −11h and −10h.
- When is the best time to call Nairobi from Los Angeles?
- There is no overlap between standard working days, so one side has to call early or late.