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Nairobi to Abu Dhabi Converter

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Nairobi6:16 amMon, Jun 8
NairobiEAT
Kenya · UTC+3
6:16 amMon, Jun 8
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Abu DhabiGST
United Arab Emirates · UTC+4
7:16 amMon, Jun 8
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Offset

The time difference between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi is 1 hour.

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Nairobi (EAT) is behind Abu Dhabi (GST).

EAT: UTC+3

GST: UTC+4

Neither Nairobi nor Abu Dhabi is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Nairobi (10 AM–5 PM in Abu Dhabi).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Nairobi (1:00 PM Abu Dhabi).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Kenya

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Madaraka DayMon, Jun 1
  • Mazingira DaySat, Oct 10
  • Mashujaa DayTue, Oct 20
  • Jamhuri DaySat, Dec 12
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Boxing DaySat, Dec 26

About these zones

Nairobi uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Kenya, dial +254.

Abu Dhabi uses Gulf Standard Time (GST). To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.

Abu Dhabi is approximately 2,150 miles northeast of Nairobi.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

NairobiAbu DhabiDay
12:00 am1:00 amSame day
1:00 am2:00 amSame day
2:00 am3:00 amSame day
3:00 am4:00 amSame day
4:00 am5:00 amSame day
5:00 am6:00 amSame day
6:00 am7:00 amSame day
7:00 am8:00 amSame day
8:00 am9:00 amSame day
9:00 am10:00 amSame day
10:00 am11:00 amSame day
11:00 am12:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm12:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Nairobi nor Abu Dhabi observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Nairobi
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Day length
12h 3m
Abu Dhabi
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Day length
13h 36m

Daylight overlap: 11h 39m — 6:31 AM–6:10 PM in Nairobi (7:31 AM–7:10 PM in Abu Dhabi). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in East Africa Time

Other cities in Gulf Standard Time

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Airports in these zones

Airports in East Africa Time

  • NBO
  • WIL
  • KIS

Airports in Gulf Standard Time

  • DWC
  • DXB
  • SHJ
  • AUH

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Nairobi in Abu Dhabi?
9:00 am Nairobi is 10:00 am Abu Dhabi.
What is 12:00 pm Nairobi in Abu Dhabi?
12:00 pm Nairobi is 1:00 pm Abu Dhabi.
What is 12:30 pm Nairobi in Abu Dhabi?
12:30 pm Nairobi is 1:30 pm Abu Dhabi.
What is 2:00 pm Nairobi in Abu Dhabi?
2:00 pm Nairobi is 3:00 pm Abu Dhabi.
What is 5:00 pm Nairobi in Abu Dhabi?
5:00 pm Nairobi is 6:00 pm Abu Dhabi.
What is 11:30 pm Nairobi in Abu Dhabi?
11:30 pm Nairobi is 12:30 am Abu Dhabi, the next day.