Current Time in Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya

12:11:34 AM

00:11:34

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

Sunrise6:29 AMSolar noon12:33 PMSunset6:37 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

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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Clock changes in Lodwar

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 08 min11 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination2%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 08 min11 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(89.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 08 min11 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min10 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min10 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min10 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min11 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min10 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min10 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Lodwar

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Time context

Lodwar follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Nairobi

Current time offsetUTC+03:00 (EAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Kenya

  1. Moi Day
  2. Mashujaa Day
  3. Jamhuri 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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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lodwar in?
Lodwar currently uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT). 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?
Lodwar does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Lodwar right now?
Lodwar is currently UTC+03:00