Current local time in Kismaayo, Somalia
The live clock above shows the time in Kismaayo. Kismaayo is in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Region | Jubbada Hoose |
| Population | about 185,000 |
| Coordinates | 0.36° S, 42.52° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kismaayo 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 | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:03 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 8 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kismaayo at about 12:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kismaayo sits at 42.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Kismaayo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kismaayo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kismaayo |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaame | 54 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Baydhabo | 407 km (253 mi) | same time |
| Mogadishu | 416 km (258 mi) | same time |
| Mombasa, Kenya | 516 km (321 mi) | same time |
| Nairobi, Kenya | 642 km (399 mi) | same time |
| Tanga, Tanzania | 648 km (403 mi) | same time |
| Moshi, Tanzania | 664 km (413 mi) | same time |
| Nakuru, Kenya | 717 km (446 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Somalia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kismaayo in?
Kismaayo is in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Kismaayo have daylight saving time?
Kismaayo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kismaayo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kismaayo's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 10 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).