Africa · Eastern Africa · Sovereign state
Current time in Somalia
A single time zone at UTC+03:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Somalia's time
A single time zone.
Somalia operates on a single timezone — East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. The country does not observe daylight saving time, keeping things straightforward for residents and visitors.
Major cities
Cities of Somalia.
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Somalia to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somalia's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What timezone is Somalia in?
- Somalia uses East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3.
- Does Somalia observe daylight saving time?
- No, Somalia does not observe daylight saving time. The country stays on UTC+3 year-round.
- How do I convert Somalia's time to my timezone?
- Somalia is on UTC+3, so subtract or add the appropriate number of hours based on your local UTC offset. For example, when it's noon in Somalia, it's 9:00 AM UTC, which is 9:00 AM in London in winter (10:00 AM during British Summer Time), and 4:00 AM in New York (UTC-5 during standard time).
- What are the major cities in Somalia's timezone?
- All major cities in Somalia, including Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Kismayo, and Baidoa, use the same timezone: UTC+3 (EAT).
- Is Somalia's timezone the same as neighboring countries?
- Yes, Somalia shares its timezone (UTC+3, EAT) with neighboring countries like Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, and Djibouti.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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