Time difference: 7 hours
Visualizing the 1-hour Working Day Overlap
| UTC | 🇺🇸 New York (UTC-4) | 🇰🇪 Nairobi (UTC+3) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Golden Window |
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| UTC | 🇺🇸 New York | 🇰🇪 Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 05:00 | 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 06:00 | 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 07:00 | 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 09:00 | 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 | 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 19:00 | 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 21:00 | 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 22:00 | 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Nairobi?
The golden overlap window — when both cities are within standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM local) — runs from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in New York and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Nairobi. That's 1 shared hour. Aim for the centre of the window for best attendance.
What is the time difference between New York and Nairobi?
New York is on UTC-4 and Nairobi is on UTC+3, a difference of 7 hours. This can shift by ±1 hour during DST transitions.
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, what time is it in Nairobi?
When it is 9:00 AM in New York (UTC-4), it is 4:00 PM in Nairobi (UTC+3).
What are New York working hours in Nairobi local time?
A standard New York workday of 9 AM–5 PM (UTC-4) corresponds to 4:00 PM–12:00 AM local time in Nairobi (UTC+3).
Does daylight saving time affect the New York–Nairobi time difference?
Yes. If either city observes DST, the gap can shift by one hour around clock-change weekends. Always confirm current UTC offsets with a live tool before scheduling important calls.
What UTC time corresponds to the New York–Nairobi overlap window?
The shared business-hours window runs 1:00 PM–2:00 PM UTC. Booking in UTC avoids DST edge cases and works reliably in all calendar apps.