What is the time difference between Kenya and France?
Kenya is 1 to 2 hours ahead of France depending on the season. April to October: +1 hour (Kenya does not observe daylight saving time). November to March: +2 hours compared to France.
Time difference depending on the season
- April to October : +1 hour in Kenya (when it is 12pm in Paris, it is 1pm in Nairobi)
- November to March : +2 hours in Kenya (when it is 12pm in Paris, it is 2pm in Nairobi)
Why this variation?
Kenya remains on UTC+3 time zone all year round, with no seasonal time change. France switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October, then to winter time (UTC+1) for the rest of the year.
Practical advice
For your communications with France during your safari, simply remember: between April and October, add 1 hour ; between November and March, add 2 hours to French time to get local Kenyan time.