Current Time in Kakamega
About Kakamega
Kakamega is located in Kenya, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 1,867,579. It runs on Africa/Nairobi time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Kakamega does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryKenya
- Population1,867,579
- Latitude0.2842°
- Longitude34.7523°
- Time zoneAfrica/Nairobi
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Kakamega Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Kakamega's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Kakamega
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Kenya National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Idd-ul-Fitr | Fri, Mar 20 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Idd-ul-Azha | Wed, May 27 |
| Madaraka Day | Mon, Jun 1 |
| Utamaduni Day | Sat, Oct 10 |
| Mashujaa Day | Tue, Oct 20 |
| Jamhuri Day | Sat, Dec 12 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Idd-ul-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Idd-ul-Azha | Sun, May 16 |
| Madaraka Day | Tue, Jun 1 |
| Utamaduni Day | Sun, Oct 10 |
| Mashujaa Day | Wed, Oct 20 |
| Jamhuri Day | Sun, Dec 12 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Sun, Dec 26 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Idd-ul-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Idd-ul-Azha | Fri, May 5 |
| Madaraka Day | Thu, Jun 1 |
| Utamaduni Day | Tue, Oct 10 |
| Mashujaa Day | Fri, Oct 20 |
| Jamhuri Day | Tue, Dec 12 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Idd-ul-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Idd-ul-Azha | Tue, Apr 24 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Madaraka Day | Fri, Jun 1 |
| Utamaduni Day | Wed, Oct 10 |
| Mashujaa Day | Sat, Oct 20 |
| Jamhuri Day | Wed, Dec 12 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Idd-ul-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Idd-ul-Azha | Sat, Apr 13 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Madaraka Day | Sat, Jun 1 |
| Utamaduni Day | Thu, Oct 10 |
| Mashujaa Day | Sun, Oct 20 |
| Jamhuri Day | Thu, Dec 12 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Kakamega does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+3:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Kakamega
What time zone is Kakamega in?
Kakamega, Kenya uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone. It is currently on EAT (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Kakamega observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Kakamega does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+3:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kakamega today?
The sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 6:31 PM in Kakamega today, giving 12h 6m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kakamega and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Kakamega right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Kakamega?
Kakamega is currently UTC+3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.