Hargeisa runs on UTC+3 (EAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hargeisa and your time
Hargeisa at a glance
| Country | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Region | Woqooyi Galbeed |
| Time zone | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 9.56° N, 44.06° E |
Which time zone Hargeisa uses
The clocks in Hargeisa follow Africa/Mogadishu and keep UTC+3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Hargeisa is on the same time as the rest of Somalia, including the capital, Mogadishu.
Clock changes in Hargeisa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hargeisa for 2026 or 2027.
Hargeisa time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Hargeisa, 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 |
Because Hargeisa 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Hargeisa
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Being in the tropics, Hargeisa sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 41 minutes) is only 1 hour 7 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 34 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:42 AM and 6:26 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Hargeisa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:45 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:15 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 34 min |
When the sun is highest in Hargeisa
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hargeisa: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Hargeisa
Every city below shares Hargeisa’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruqi | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Boorama | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jijiga (Ethiopia) | 141 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Berbera | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ārabī (Ethiopia) | 178 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Harar (Ethiopia) | 215 km (134 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dire Dawa (Ethiopia) | 241 km (150 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Djibouti | 247 km (153 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Somalia
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hargeisa in?
Hargeisa uses the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Hargeisa use daylight saving time?
No. Hargeisa stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Hargeisa and New York?
Hargeisa 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 Hargeisa does not.
Is Hargeisa on the same time as Mogadishu?
Yes. Hargeisa and Mogadishu both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hargeisa?
About 12 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 34 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.