East Africa Time (Nairobi)

East Africa Time (EAT) is UTC+3, covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, and several other East African nations. Kenya does not observe daylight saving time. Nairobi, the capital, has emerged as East Africa's economic and technology hub, earning the nickname 'Silicon Savannah.' The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) operates on EAT. Kenya pioneered mobile money with M-Pesa, which revolutionized financial inclusion across Africa and inspired mobile payment systems worldwide. The iHub and other tech incubators in Nairobi have fostered startups that serve millions across the continent. EAT (UTC+3) is the same offset as Moscow, Riyadh, and Istanbul, creating business hour overlap with both European and Middle Eastern markets. Nairobi is a major UN hub, hosting the headquarters of UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) and UN-Habitat. Kenya's wildlife tourism — the Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo national parks — draws visitors from around the world. The country's position on the equator means consistent daylight hours year-round, making DST unnecessary. Kenya's cut flower industry, the world's third-largest, ships roses to European markets from EAT.