Time in Somalia Now

Somalia follows East Africa Time (EAT), which operates on UTC +3 throughout the year. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains unchanged in all seasons. This provides a simple, consistent, and predictable timekeeping system for residents, travelers, and businesses.

Major cities such as Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Bosaso, Kismayo, and Baidoa all use the same national time zone, ensuring smooth communication, transportation schedules, and daily coordination across the country.

Somalia Time Zone Information

• IANA Time Zone: Africa/Mogadishu

• UTC Offset: UTC +3 hours

• Time Zone Abbreviation: EAT (East Africa Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None — time stays stable year-round

Somalia shares its time zone with multiple East African countries that also follow EAT.

Somalia time zone(s)

The official IANA identifier for Somalia is Africa/Mogadishu.

Daylight Saving Time in Somalia

Somalia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The entire country stays on UTC +3 throughout the year, ensuring consistent and unified timekeeping.

Major cities in Somalia & their time

All major cities follow the same national time zone.

Brief info for Somalia time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Mogadishu

• Default time: East Africa Time (EAT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Africa/Mogadishu

• Standard UTC Offset: UTC +3

• Neighbouring countries with same time: Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea

• Regional differences: None — the entire country uses one time zone

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One unified national time zone simplifies scheduling.

2. UTC +3 aligns with several East African neighbors.

3. No DST — no seasonal clock adjustments.

4. Easy for regional communication and travel.

5. Predictable timekeeping throughout the year.

Cons

1. Limited overlap with American business hours.

2. Seasonal daylight differences may feel more noticeable without DST.