Mamoudzou runs on UTC+3 (EAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mamoudzou and your time
Mamoudzou at a glance
| Country | Mayotte |
|---|---|
| Region | Mamoudzou |
| Capital of | Mayotte |
| Time zone | Indian/Mayotte |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.78° S, 45.23° E |
Which time zone Mamoudzou uses
Local time in Mamoudzou is UTC+3 year round, under the Indian/Mayotte rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Mamoudzou is the capital, and all of Mayotte keeps this time.
Clock changes in Mamoudzou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mamoudzou for 2026 or 2027.
Mamoudzou time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Mamoudzou: the clock reads 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 |
Because Mamoudzou keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Mamoudzou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Mamoudzou, from 11 hours 22 minutes to 12 hours 53 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Mamoudzou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:20 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:31 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 53 min |
Clock time and sun time in Mamoudzou
Mamoudzou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Mamoudzou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Mamoudzou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moroni (Comoros) | 246 km (153 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Tools for time in Mamoudzou
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Mamoudzou and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mamoudzou in?
Mamoudzou uses the Indian/Mayotte time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Mamoudzou use daylight saving time?
No. Mamoudzou stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Mamoudzou and New York?
Mamoudzou 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 Mamoudzou does not.
How long is the longest day in Mamoudzou?
About 12 hours 53 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 22 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.