Current local time in Mogadishu, Somalia
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Mogadishu), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Somalia. Population: about 2,587,183.
| Country: | Somalia |
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| State / region: | Banaadir |
| Coordinates: | 2°02′N / 45°21′E |
| Population: | 2,587,183 |
| Currency: | Somali shilling (SOS) |
| Languages: | Arabic, Somali |
| Country calling code: | +252 |
Time zone in Mogadishu
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Mogadishu |
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| Time zone name: | East Africa Time (EAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Mogadishu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mogadishu today
| Sunrise: | 05:41 |
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| Sunset: | 17:44 |
| Solar noon: | 11:43 |
| Day length: | 12h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:20 – 18:05 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Mogadishu
- London+2 hMogadishu is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hMogadishu is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hMogadishu is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mogadishu time
What time zone is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu uses the IANA time zone Africa/Mogadishu (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Mogadishu observe daylight saving time?
Mogadishu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mogadishu and London?
Right now Mogadishu is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Mogadishu and New York?
Right now Mogadishu is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.