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.

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

How to convert Eritrea time

To convert Eritrea time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Eritrea with links for more information (11 locations)