Nairobi to Vancouver
-10hNairobi
EATSOURCEVancouver
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EAT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Nairobi
WikipediaNairobi operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. As the tech hub of Africa (Silicon Savannah), Nairobi leads African fintech and mobile innovation.
Nairobi National Park is the only national park within a capital city, with lions visible against the skyline.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Nairobi to Vancouver Time Difference – Complete Guide
Nairobi runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Nairobi 10 hours behind Vancouver — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nairobi it is 11:00 PM in Vancouver on the previous day. Midnight in Nairobi is 2:00 PM in Vancouver.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Nairobi does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Nairobi to Vancouver time conversion table
| Nairobi (EAT) | Vancouver (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Nairobi to Vancouver time
- Scheduling a call from Nairobi to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in Nairobi lands at 12:00 AM in Vancouver, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: Nairobi and Vancouver have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Vancouver is 11:00 PM in Nairobi.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Nairobi is 10:00 AM in Vancouver makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -10h gap is not.
- With a -10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Nairobi takes the early slot, the next week Vancouver does.
About EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Nairobi and Vancouver
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Vancouver opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 11:00 PM in Nairobi, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Nairobi and Vancouver have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Nairobi is 10 hours behind Vancouver (EAT UTC+03:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Nairobi
Does not observe DST
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Vancouver?
Nairobi (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 10 hours behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert Nairobi time to Vancouver time?
Add -10h to Nairobi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nairobi is 11:00 PM in Vancouver (previous day).
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -10h offset from Nairobi.
What is the best time to call Vancouver from Nairobi?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Nairobi, which is 3:00 AM in Vancouver.
Which is behind, Nairobi or Vancouver?
Nairobi is 10 hours behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in Nairobi it is 2:00 AM in Vancouver.
Do Nairobi and Vancouver use different time zones?
Nairobi (Kenya) uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Nairobi and America/Vancouver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Nairobi–Vancouver difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and Nairobi is not, so the -10h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Nairobi's time zone?
EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
Which countries use EAT, Nairobi's zone?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Is there a day difference between Nairobi and Vancouver?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Vancouver?
Vancouver is -10h from Nairobi.
What timezone is Nairobi in?
Nairobi operates on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. As the tech hub of Africa (Silicon Savannah), Nairobi leads African fintech and mobile innovation.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What are the business hours in Nairobi?
Standard business hours in Nairobi are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EAT.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Nairobi and Vancouver?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Nairobi works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EAT and Vancouver works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-10h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Nairobi and Vancouver?
Nairobi uses KES (KSh) while Vancouver uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Nairobi and Vancouver compare in size?
Nairobi has a population of approximately 4.4 million (metro: 6.5 million), while Vancouver has approximately 675,000 (metro: 2.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Nairobi and Vancouver?
Nairobi is known for Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Vancouver is famous for Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown.
Do Nairobi and Vancouver have stock exchanges?
Yes. Nairobi has the NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) and Vancouver has the TSX-V (TSX Venture Exchange). The -10h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use EAT (East Africa Time)?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, and 2 more countries.
Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about EAT?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Nairobi, what time is it in Vancouver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nairobi (EAT), it is -10h later in Vancouver (PST).
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