Nairobi ↔ Philadelphia
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Nairobi time).
Sync Nairobi and Philadelphia easily. Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Nairobi time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:39 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:39 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:39 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Nairobi and Philadelphia is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Philadelphia Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, direct, and values heritage and education.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Philadelphians are known for being direct and hardworking. The city is a major hub for healthcare, biotech, and research; technical expertise and clear, data-backed arguments are highly valued in professional discussions.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Nairobi | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi | America/New_York |
| Country | Kenya | USA |
| Coordinates | -1.29, 36.82 | 39.95, -75.17 |
| Population | 5,414,000 | 5,800,000 |