Days in Mombasa are currently getting longer, about 2 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Mombasa
Mombasa is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 4.0547° S, 39.6636° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 451 km (280 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 10,470 km (6,506 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 9,567 km (5,945 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,404 km (2,737 mi) east
Mombasa lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Mombasa
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mombasa is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Mombasa, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mombasa
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mombasa
Mombasa is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Mombasa is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Mombasa
In Mombasa, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 21m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 11h 53m, a difference of roughly 0h 28m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mombasa's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mombasa at 4.05° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mombasa
With a population of 1,208,333, Mombasa ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Kenya, out of 122 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Mombasa
Moi International Airport (MBA / HKMO) is a major international airport serving Mombasa directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:54:29.
Daylight saving time in Mombasa
Mombasa uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Nairobi. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EAT.
Mombasa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mombasa
Business hours in Mombasa (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Mombasa
Compare time in Mombasa with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Mombasa
Official national holiday observed in Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mombasa in?
Mombasa follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Mombasa at UTC+3.
What time is it in Mombasa right now?
The current local time in Mombasa is 07:54:29 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mombasa observe daylight saving time?
No. Mombasa is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mombasa?
Mombasa is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mombasa?
Moi International Airport (MBA) is the airport serving Mombasa. The current local time at the airport is 07:54:29.
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