Current local time in Massawa, Eritrea
The live clock above shows the time in Massawa. Massawa is in the Africa/Asmara time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Region | Debub |
| Population | about 143,000 |
| Coordinates | 15.61° N, 39.45° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Asmara |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Massawa 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 | 6:26 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:52 AM | 6:55 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:44 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Massawa at about 12:31 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 22 minutes ahead of the sun, because Massawa sits at 39.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Massawa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Massawa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Massawa |
|---|---|---|
| Asmara | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Mendefera | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Keren | 107 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Adigrat, Ethiopia | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Kassala, Sudan | 328 km (204 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Jizan, Saudi Arabia | 362 km (225 mi) | same time |
| Al Hudaydah, Yemen | 387 km (240 mi) | same time |
| Gonder, Ethiopia | 397 km (246 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Eritrea
Questions people ask
What time zone is Massawa in?
Massawa is in the Africa/Asmara time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Massawa have daylight saving time?
Massawa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Massawa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Massawa's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 22 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).