Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Medellín, it's that in Nairobi.
When it's 8:00 am in Medellín, it's 4:00 pm in Nairobi — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Medellín, it's 6:00 pm in Nairobi — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Medellín, it's 8:00 pm in Nairobi — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Medellín, it's 11:00 pm in Nairobi — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Medellín, it's 1:00 am in Nairobi — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Medellín, it's 5:00 am in Nairobi — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Medellín uses the COP ($) and Nairobi uses the KES (Sh). Language shifts too — Spanish in Medellín, English in Nairobi. Be careful behind the wheel: Medellín drives on the right, Nairobi on the left.
- Country
- Colombia
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Currency
- Colombian peso (COP · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +57
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Medellín and Nairobi?
Medellín is 8 hours ahead of Nairobi. Medellín runs on GMT-5 and Nairobi on GMT+3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Medellín, what time is it in Nairobi?
10:00 am in Medellín is 6:00 pm in Nairobi on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Medellín, what time is it in Nairobi?
3:00 pm in Medellín is 11:00 pm in Nairobi on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Medellín from Nairobi?
About 12,499 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 12m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Medellín and Nairobi use?
Medellín uses the Colombian peso (COP, $); Nairobi uses the Kenyan shilling (KES, Sh). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Medellín from Nairobi?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +57, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Medellín and Nairobi?
Medellín primarily speaks Spanish; Nairobi speaks English, Swahili. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Medellín and Nairobi drive on the same side of the road?
No. Colombia drives on the right, Kenya on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.