Current local time in Asmara, Eritrea
The live clock above shows the time in Asmara. Asmara is in the Africa/Asmara time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Region | Anseba |
| Population | about 592,000 |
| Coordinates | 15.33° N, 38.93° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Asmara |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Asmara doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:54 AM | 6:57 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:45 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Asmara at about 12:33 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun, because Asmara sits at 38.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Asmara time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| Mendefera | 51 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Massawa | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Keren | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Adigrat, Ethiopia | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Kassala, Sudan | 273 km (170 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Gonder, Ethiopia | 342 km (213 mi) | same time |
| Gedaref, Sudan | 408 km (254 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Jizan, Saudi Arabia | 425 km (264 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Eritrea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Asmara in?
Asmara is in the Africa/Asmara time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Asmara have daylight saving time?
Asmara doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Asmara when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Asmara's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).