Nairobi to Los Angeles
-10hNairobi
EATSOURCELos Angeles
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 Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Time Conversion Guide: Nairobi to Los Angeles
Nairobi runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Nairobi 10 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Nairobi it is 11:00 PM in Los Angeles on the previous day. Midnight in Nairobi is 2:00 PM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Nairobi does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Nairobi to Los Angeles time conversion table
| Nairobi (EAT) | Los Angeles (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 Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from Nairobi to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in Nairobi lands at 12:00 AM in Los Angeles, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: Nairobi and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is 11:00 PM in Nairobi.
- Watching a live event or market open: Nairobi viewers need 11:00 PM in Los Angeles to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 AM if the event is anchored to Nairobi.
- 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 Los Angeles does.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 Los Angeles
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles (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
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Los Angeles?
Nairobi (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 10 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert Nairobi time to Los Angeles time?
Add -10h to Nairobi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nairobi is 11:00 PM in Los Angeles (previous day).
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.
Which is behind, Nairobi or Los Angeles?
Nairobi is 10 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Nairobi it is 2:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Do Nairobi and Los Angeles use different time zones?
Nairobi (Kenya) uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Nairobi and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Nairobi–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
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 Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Nairobi and Los Angeles?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Nairobi works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EAT and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Nairobi uses KES (KSh) while Los Angeles uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Nairobi and Los Angeles compare in size?
Nairobi has a population of approximately 4.4 million (metro: 6.5 million), while Los Angeles has approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million).
What are the major landmarks in Nairobi and Los Angeles?
Nairobi is known for Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory.
Do Nairobi and Los Angeles have stock exchanges?
Yes. Nairobi has the NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) and Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). 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 Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Nairobi (EAT), it is -10h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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