What time zone is Mogadishu in?

Mogadishu uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Does Mogadishu observe daylight saving time?

No. Mogadishu uses EAT (UTC+3) all year.

Current Time in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia

1:12:16 PM

13:12:16

Thursday, October 29, 2026

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Mogadishu

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Time zone details

Mogadishu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mogadishu

Sunrise5:40 AMSolar noon11:42 AMSunset5:43 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Somalia
Administrative area: Banaadir
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)

Practical

Country languages: Somali, Arabic, Italian, English
Dialing code: +252
Population: 2,587,183
Elevation: Approximately 12 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 2° 02' N / 45° 20' E

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Popular conversions (current offsets)

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Clock changes in Mogadishu

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Solar noon: 11:42 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 03 min5 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:19 AM – 6:05 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:54 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:30 AM – 6:54 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination86%

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:40 AM (east, 103.4°)
Sunset: 5:43 PM (west, 256.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 03 min5 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:42 AM (74.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:19 AM – 6:05 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:54 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:30 AM – 6:54 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:00 PM (northeast, 62.2°)
Moonset: 8:35 AM (northwest, 297.6°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 29	5:40 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 03 min	5 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:40 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 03 min	5 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:40 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 03 min	5 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:40 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 03 min	5 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:40 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 03 min	4 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:40 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 03 min	5 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	5:40 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 02 min	5 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Somalia

Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Tue, Mar 9, 2027End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Sat, May 1, 2027Labour Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia

Aden Adde International AirportMGQLarge airport5.0 km west-southwest

Source: OurAirports record · MGQ / HCMM

About 5.0 km (3.1 mi) west-southwest of Mogadishu

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Mogadishu in?: Mogadishu uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Mogadishu.
When is the next clock change in Mogadishu?: No clock changes are scheduled for Mogadishu in the next 12 months
Does Mogadishu observe daylight saving time?: No. Mogadishu uses EAT (UTC+3) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Mogadishu?: Mogadishu is UTC+3 all year