Time difference

Time Difference Between Rome and Nairobi

Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Rome. The current difference is 1 hour. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

RomeItaly 🇮🇹

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Europe/RomeUTC+2
NairobiKenya 🇰🇪

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Africa/NairobiUTC+3
02 — Difference

Rome vs Nairobi

Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Rome. When it is 12:00 in Rome, it is 13:00 in Nairobi.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Rome
UTC+2
Nairobi
UTC+3
Difference
1 hour
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Rome and Nairobi working hours (09:00–17:00) is 10:00–17:00 Nairobi time — that's 09:00–16:00 in Rome — about 7 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Rome observes daylight saving time while Nairobi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
1 hour
Rome zone
Europe/Rome
Nairobi zone
Africa/Nairobi
Rome offset
UTC+2
Nairobi offset
UTC+3
Rome DST
Yes
Nairobi DST
No
Countries
Italy · Kenya
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Rome and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Rome right now.

Is Rome ahead of Nairobi?

No, Rome is 1 hour behind Nairobi.

Do Rome and Nairobi observe daylight saving time?

Rome observes daylight saving time while Nairobi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Rome and Nairobi?

A good window is 10:00–17:00 in Nairobi (09:00–16:00 in Rome), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.