Current Time in Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya

8:28:30 AM

08:28:30

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Nairobi

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Time zone details

Lodwar does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Lodwar

Sunrise6:21 AMSolar noon12:21 PMSunset6:21 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Lodwar in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Swahili
Dialing code
+254
Population
82,970
Elevation
Approximately 500 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
3° 07' N / 35° 35' E
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Lodwar follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Nairobi

Popular conversions (current offsets)

Lodwar to EETTarget time 1 hour behindLodwar to SASTTarget time 1 hour behindLodwar to CATTarget time 1 hour behindLodwar to MUTTarget time 1 hour aheadLodwar to RETTarget time 1 hour aheadLodwar to SCTTarget time 1 hour ahead

All times shown relative to Lodwar local time

Clock changes in Lodwar

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 01 min8 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination98%
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 01 min8 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(74.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 01 min8 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 01 min9 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 01 min8 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min8 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min8 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min8 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 00 min8 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Lodwar

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Plan around Lodwar

Upcoming national public holidays in Kenya

  1. Jamhuri Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Closest scheduled airport to Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya

Soroti AirportSRTMedium airport · Serves Soroti, Uganda268 km southwest

Source: OurAirports record · SRT / HUSO

About 268 km (167 mi) southwest of Lodwar

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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