Current Time in Marka, Lower Shabeelle, Somalia

7:42:31 PM

19:42:31

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Mogadishu

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Time zone details

Marka does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Marka

Sunrise5:53 AMSolar noon11:57 AMSunset6:00 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Marka in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Somalia
Administrative area
Lower Shabeelle
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Somali Shilling (SOS)

Practical

Languages
Somali, Arabic, Italian, English
Dialing code
+252
Population
230,100
Elevation
Approximately 12 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
1° 42' N / 44° 46' E
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Clock changes in Marka

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 07 min6 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
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New MoonMoon illumination2%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 07 min6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(87.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
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Moon

Phase
New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 07 min6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min5 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min5 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min6 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Marka

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Time context

Marka follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Mogadishu

Current time offsetUTC+03:00 (EAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Somalia

  1. New Year's Day
  2. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
  3. Labour Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Marka, Lower Shabeelle, Somalia

Aden Adde International AirportMGQLarge airport · Serves Mogadishu67.9 km east-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · MGQ / HCMM

About 67.9 km (42.2 mi) east-northeast of Marka

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Nearby places

QoryooleyLower ShabeelleSomalia28 kmWAfgooyeLower ShabeelleSomalia61 kmNEMogadishuBanaadirSomalia73 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Marka in?
Marka currently uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Mogadishu.
When is the next clock change in Marka?
No clock changes are scheduled for Marka in the next 12 months
Does Marka observe daylight saving time?
Marka does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Marka right now?
Marka is currently UTC+03:00