Current local time in Aden, Yemen
The live clock above shows the time in Aden. Aden is in the Asia/Aden time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Yemen |
|---|---|
| Region | `Adan |
| Population | about 775,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.78° N, 45.01° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Aden |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Aden doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 5:49 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:16 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Aden at about 12:08 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 0 minutes behind the sun, because Aden sits at 45.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Aden time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Aden |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Aden |
|---|---|---|
| Taizz | 139 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Ibb | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Dhamar | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Djibouti, Djibouti | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Zabid | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Assab, Eritrea | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Berbera, Somalia | 261 km (162 mi) | same time |
| Sanaa | 299 km (186 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Yemen
Questions people ask
What time zone is Aden in?
Aden is in the Asia/Aden time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Aden have daylight saving time?
Aden doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Aden when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Aden's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 0 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).