Time in Eritrea
Capital Β· Asmara
Time zone in Eritrea
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Asmara East Africa Time |
UTC+03:00 | No | Asmara |
About Eritrea
| Official name: | State of Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Asmara |
| Region: | Africa Β· Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 3,607,000 |
| Currency: | Eritrean nakfa (ERN, Nfk) |
| Calling code: | +291 |
| Languages: | Arabic, English, Tigrinya |
| ISO codes: | ER / ERI |
| Internet domain: | .er |
Cities in Eritrea
Public holidays in Eritrea 2026
Full list βΊ- 1 Jan β αα²α½ ααα΅
- 7 Jan β Orthodox Christmas
- 19 Jan β α₯ααα΅
- 10 Feb β ααα α
- 8 Mar β αααα² α£αα΅α²
- 20 Mar β End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 10 Apr β ααα’ α΅α αα΅
- 12 Apr β αα²α«
Frequently asked questions about time in Eritrea
How many time zones does Eritrea have?
Eritrea uses one time zone: East Africa Time (Africa/Asmara, currently UTC+03:00).
Does Eritrea use daylight saving time?
No. None of Eritreaβs time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea?
See the live clock on the Asmara time page. Asmara uses Africa/Asmara.