Current Time in Mbale, Vihiga County, Kenya

2:42:49 AM

02:42:49

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Nairobi

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Time zone details

Mbale does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mbale

Sunrise6:23 AMSolar noon12:26 PMSunset6:29 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Mbale in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Kenya
Administrative area
Vihiga County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Practical

Country languages
English, Swahili
Dialing code
+254
Population
60,000
Elevation
Approximately 1,628 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
0° 04' N / 34° 43' E
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Clock changes in Mbale

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 06 min

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination57%
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Monday, October 19, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 06 min
Solar noon
(79.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (57% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 06 minNo change
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 minNo change
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 minNo change
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day

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Plan around Mbale

Upcoming national public holidays in Kenya

  1. Mashujaa Day
  2. Jamhuri Day
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Mbale in?
Mbale uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Nairobi.
When is the next clock change in Mbale?
No clock changes are scheduled for Mbale in the next 12 months
Does Mbale observe daylight saving time?
No. Mbale uses EAT (UTC+3) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Mbale?
Mbale is UTC+3 all year