Current local time in Mogadishu, Somalia
The live clock above shows the time in Mogadishu. Mogadishu is in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Region | Banaadir |
| Population | about 988,000 |
| Coordinates | 2.07° N, 45.37° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mogadishu 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 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:52 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 5:48 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:56 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mogadishu at about 12:07 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 1 minutes behind the sun, because Mogadishu sits at 45.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Mogadishu time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mogadishu |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mogadishu |
|---|---|---|
| Baydhabo | 224 km (139 mi) | same time |
| Jamaame | 366 km (227 mi) | same time |
| Kismaayo | 416 km (258 mi) | same time |
| Burco | 829 km (515 mi) | same time |
| Hargeysa | 846 km (525 mi) | same time |
| Harar, Ethiopia | 881 km (548 mi) | same time |
| Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | 922 km (573 mi) | same time |
| Mombasa, Kenya | 927 km (576 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Somalia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu is in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Mogadishu have daylight saving time?
Mogadishu doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mogadishu when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mogadishu's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 1 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).