Asmara operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. To find the current time in Asmara, add 3 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Eritrea does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.

No, Asmara and the rest of Eritrea do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3, throughout the year.

London (GMT/BST): Asmara is 3 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 2 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (summer).

New York (EST/EDT): Asmara is 8 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 7 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).

Tokyo (JST): Asmara is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

Eritrea's major cities include Keren, Massawa, and Assab. Asmara is the capital and largest city.

Asmara is Eritrea's capital and largest city, known for its well-preserved Italian colonial architecture (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Fiat Tagliero Building, the Asmara Cathedral, beautiful Art Deco buildings, and as a major cultural and economic center. The city is also famous for its unique blend of African and Italian influences, high-altitude location (2,325 meters above sea level), and as 'Africa's Little Rome.'