All of Eritrea keeps one time, UTC+3, all year round.
Eritrea at a glance
| Capital | Asmara |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+3 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Abbreviations in use | EAT |
Time zone of Eritrea
Eritrea uses a single IANA time zone, Africa/Asmara.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Asmara | --:-- | UTC+3 | Not observed | Asmara |
Daylight saving time in Eritrea
There are no seasonal clock changes in Eritrea. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Local time in the largest cities of Eritrea
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara | Maekel | --:-- | Africa/Asmara |
Time difference between Eritrea and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Eritrea is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Eritrea
In Asmara, daylight runs from 11 hours 13 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 2 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Eritrea
These countries read the same time as Eritrea today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in Eritrea
- Convert a time to or from Eritrea: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Asmara to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Eritrea and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Eritrea have?
One: Africa/Asmara, at UTC+3 all year.
Does Eritrea use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Eritrea and New York?
Eritrea is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Eritrea does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.