Time difference between Melbourne and Nairobi
Nairobi is 7 hours behind Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia is UTC+10 · Nairobi, Kenya is UTC+3 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Melbourne goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April and Nairobi does not change its clocks.
| Melbourne / Nairobi clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / standard | 7 hours behind | about 26 weeks |
| summer / standard | 8 hours behind | about 26 weeks |
Nairobi stays put all year while Melbourne moves, so a meeting fixed in Nairobi's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Melbourne's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 1 hour — 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Melbourne, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Nairobi.
Melbourne to Nairobi, hour by hour
| Melbourne | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 7 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 7 hours behind Melbourne for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Melbourne goes forward on the first Sunday in October and back on the first Sunday in April and Nairobi does not change its clocks.
Is Nairobi ahead of Melbourne?
No — Nairobi is 7 hours behind. Melbourne is UTC+10 and Nairobi is UTC+3 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Melbourne in Nairobi?
2:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Melbourne and Nairobi meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 1 hour: 4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Melbourne, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Nairobi.
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