Asmara keeps UTC+3 (EAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Asmara and your time
Asmara at a glance
| Country | Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Region | Maekel |
| Capital of | Eritrea |
| Time zone | Africa/Asmara |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 15.34° N, 38.93° E |
Time zone in Asmara
Asmara follows the Africa/Asmara time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
As the capital of Eritrea, Asmara shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Asmara, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Asmara for 2026 or 2027.
Asmara time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Asmara, it 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Asmara never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Asmara
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Asmara last between 11 hours 13 minutes and 13 hours 2 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Asmara
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:55 AM | 6:57 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:46 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Asmara
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Asmara: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Asmara
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adigrat (Ethiopia) | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shire (Ethiopia) | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mek'ele (Ethiopia) | 213 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kassala (Sudan) | 272 km (169 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Tools for time in Asmara
- Convert a time to or from Asmara: 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 Asmara and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Asmara in?
Asmara uses the Africa/Asmara time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Asmara use daylight saving time?
No. Asmara stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Asmara and New York?
Asmara 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 Asmara does not.
How long is the longest day in Asmara?
About 13 hours 2 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
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.