Mogadishu keeps UTC+3 (EAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Mogadishu and your time
Mogadishu at a glance
| Country | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Region | Banaadir |
| Capital of | Somalia |
| Time zone | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 2.04° N, 45.34° E |
Time zone in Mogadishu
Local time in Mogadishu is UTC+3 year round, under the Africa/Mogadishu rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Mogadishu is the capital, and all of Somalia keeps this time.
Clock changes in Mogadishu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mogadishu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Mogadishu is
Take 9:00 AM in Mogadishu: 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 |
Mogadishu 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Mogadishu
Today
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Close to the equator, days in Mogadishu last between 12 hours and 12 hours 14 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Mogadishu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:53 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:56 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h |
When the sun is highest in Mogadishu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Mogadishu: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Places close to Mogadishu
Every city below shares Mogadishu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merca | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baidoa | 223 km (139 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Somalia
All time zones and cities in Somalia
Tools for time in Mogadishu
- Convert a time to or from Mogadishu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Mogadishu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Mogadishu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu uses the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Mogadishu use daylight saving time?
No. Mogadishu stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Mogadishu and New York?
Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu does not.
How long is the longest day in Mogadishu?
About 12 hours 14 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 12 hours 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.