Aden runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Aden and your time
Aden at a glance
| Country | Yemen |
|---|---|
| Region | Aden |
| Time zone | Asia/Aden |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.78° N, 45.04° E |
Time zone in Aden
Local time in Aden is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Aden rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Yemen keeps the same time, so Aden reads the same clock as Sanaa.
Clock changes in Aden, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Aden for 2026 or 2027.
Aden time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Aden, 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 |
Aden 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 Aden
Today
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Close to the equator, days in Aden last between 11 hours 23 minutes and 12 hours 53 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Aden
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:35 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:17 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 23 min |
When the sun is highest in Aden
Aden 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 Aden
Every city below shares Aden’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiz | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ibb | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhamar | 208 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Djibouti | 245 km (152 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Berbera (Somalia) | 260 km (162 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Yemen
All time zones and cities in Yemen
Tools for time in Aden
- Convert a time to or from Aden: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Aden to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Aden and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aden in?
Aden uses the Asia/Aden time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Aden use daylight saving time?
No. Aden stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Aden and New York?
Aden 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 Aden does not.
Is Aden on the same time as Sanaa?
Yes. Aden and Sanaa both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Aden?
About 12 hours 53 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 23 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.