Time in Hargeysa, Somalia now
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EAT
East Africa Time
UTC+3
No DST
Hargeysa
Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia
29 Jul 2026
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Somalia: common questions
What is the current time in Hargeysa, Somalia?
Hargeysa operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. To find the current time in Hargeysa, add 3 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Somalia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
Does Hargeysa, Somalia observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Hargeysa and the rest of Somalia do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3, throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Hargeysa and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Hargeysa 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): Hargeysa 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): Hargeysa is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Hargeysa 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): Hargeysa is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Somalia?
Somalia's major cities include Mogadishu (the capital), Berbera, Kismayo, and Baidoa. Hargeysa is the second-largest city and the capital of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland.
What is Hargeysa, Somalia known for?
Hargeysa is the second-largest city in Somalia and the capital of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland. The city is known for its relative stability, the Hargeysa Cultural Center, the War Memorial, vibrant markets, and as a major commercial and cultural center in northern Somalia. Hargeysa is also famous for its camel market, one of the largest in the Horn of Africa, and for being a center of Somali poetry and literature.