Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Nairobi uses the KES (Sh) and Medellín uses the COP ($). Language shifts too — English in Nairobi, Spanish in Medellín. Be careful behind the wheel: Nairobi drives on the left, Medellín on the right.
- Country
- Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Colombia
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Currency
- Colombian peso (COP · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +57
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Nairobi and Medellín?
Nairobi is 8 hours behind Medellín. Nairobi runs on GMT+3 and Medellín on GMT-5. 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'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 Nairobi from Medellín?
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 Nairobi and Medellín use?
Nairobi uses the Kenyan shilling (KES, Sh); Medellín uses the Colombian peso (COP, $). 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 Nairobi from Medellín?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +254, 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 Nairobi and Medellín?
Nairobi primarily speaks English, Swahili; Medellín speaks Spanish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Nairobi and Medellín drive on the same side of the road?
No. Kenya drives on the left, Colombia on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.