Current local time in Assab, Eritrea
The live clock above shows the time in Assab. Assab is in the Africa/Asmara time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Region | Debubawi Keyih Bahri |
| Population | about 105,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.01° N, 42.73° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Asmara |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Assab 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 | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:44 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:26 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Assab at about 12:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 9 minutes ahead of the sun, because Assab sits at 42.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Assab time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Assab |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Assab |
|---|---|---|
| Zabid, Yemen | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Taizz, Yemen | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Djibouti, Djibouti | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Ibb, Yemen | 189 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Al Hudaydah, Yemen | 200 km (124 mi) | same time |
| Dhamar, Yemen | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Aden, Yemen | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Sanaa, Yemen | 305 km (190 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Eritrea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Assab in?
Assab is in the Africa/Asmara time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Assab have daylight saving time?
Assab doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Assab when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Assab's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 9 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).