🔌 Plugs
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit. The voltage (240V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
🕒 Time
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 2 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money
Nairobi uses the Kenyan shilling (KES). Around 10% in restaurants. Safari guides and drivers are usually tipped per day.
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Do I need a plug adapter for Nairobi?
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit.
What is the time difference between the UK and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 2 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
What currency is used in Nairobi?
The Kenyan shilling (KES).
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