Medellin ↔ Nairobi
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Medellin time).
Sync Medellin and Nairobi easily. Medellin is 8 hours behind Nairobi. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Medellin time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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17:06 GMT+9
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New York City
03:06 EST
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London
08:06 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Medellin and Nairobi is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Medellin Business Pulse
- Culture Entrepreneurial, warm, and rapidly transforming into a tech hub.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. "Paisas" (Medellin locals) are known for being exceptionally friendly and polite. Personal rapport is vital; always include a warm greeting and inquiry before diving into business. Early morning meetings (8 AM) are quite common.
Nairobi Business Pulse
- Culture Energetic and entrepreneurial. Tech hub of East Africa ("Silicon Savannah").
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. The tech scene is very vibrant and mobile-first. Personal relationships are vital; take a few minutes for "Small Talk" before jumping into business. Be patient with potential internet stability and have a backup messaging option ready.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Medellin | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Bogota | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | Colombia | Kenya |
| Coordinates | 6.24, -75.58 | -1.29, 36.82 |
| Population | 2,569,000 | 5,414,000 |