Time now in Somalia

UTC+03:00 • Africa/Mogadishu (EAT)

Your device clock is 43ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Mogadishu, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

20:20:34
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Somalia now

Somalia has one official time zone: EAT (UTC+03:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Somalia is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Somalia?

Official time in Somalia is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Somalia

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Mogadishu UTC+03:00 Mogadishu, Banaadir, Hargeisa, Woqooyi Galbeed, Kismayo, Lower Juba

List of time zones used in Somalia (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Mogadishu UTC+03:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Somalia

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Somalia depends on the region.

  • Mogadishu, Banaadir: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Somalia use daylight saving time?

No. Somalia does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Somalia?
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 Somalia have?
Somalia has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Somalia use daylight saving time?
No. Somalia does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Somalia time

To convert Somalia 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.
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