Time now in Eritrea
UTC+03:00 • Africa/Asmara (EAT)
Your device clock is 253ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Asmara, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.
20:27:36
Sunday, March 15, 2026, week 11
Time in Eritrea now
Eritrea has one official time zone: EAT (UTC+03:00).
The country does not currently use daylight saving time.
Time summary in Eritrea
- Time zones: 1 main
- UTC range: UTC+3:00 to UTC+3:00
- Daylight saving: No
- Primary zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00)
Official time in Eritrea is defined by a single time zone.
What is the time zone in Eritrea?
Official time in Eritrea is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.
Main time zones in Eritrea
| Time zone | Offset (UTC) | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Asmara | UTC+03:00 | Asmara, Maekel, Keren, Anseba, Massawa, Northern Red Sea |
List of time zones used in Eritrea (IANA zones)
| Zone | Offset (UTC) | Daylight saving |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Asmara | UTC+03:00 | No |
Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Eritrea
The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Eritrea depends on the region.
- Asmara, Maekel: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Does Eritrea use daylight saving time?
No. Eritrea does not currently use daylight saving time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Eritrea?
- The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
- How many time zones does Eritrea have?
- Eritrea has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
- Does Eritrea use daylight saving time?
- No. Eritrea does not currently use daylight saving time.
See also
- Time in Asmara, Maekel
- Time in Keren, Anseba
- Time in Massawa, Northern Red Sea
- Time in Assab, Southern Red Sea
- Time in Mendefera, Debub
- Time in Barentu, Gash-Barka
How to convert Eritrea time
To convert Eritrea time to other countries:
- Identify the time zone of the city or region.
- Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
- Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Eritrea with links for more information (11 locations)
- Asmara, Maekel Sunday 20:27
- Keren, Anseba Sunday 20:27
- Massawa, Northern Red Sea Sunday 20:27
- Assab, Southern Red Sea Sunday 20:27
- Mendefera, Debub Sunday 20:27
- Barentu, Gash-Barka Sunday 20:27
- Adi Keyh, Debub Sunday 20:27
- Edd, Southern Red Sea Sunday 20:27
- Dek’emhāre, Debub Sunday 20:27
- Ak’ordat, Gash-Barka Sunday 20:27
- Teseney, Gash-Barka Sunday 20:27