Time in Mogadishu, Somalia now
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EAT
East Africa Time
UTC+3
No DST
Mogadishu
Banaadir, Somalia
29 Jul 2026
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Somalia: common questions
What is the current time in Mogadishu, Somalia?
Mogadishu operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. To find the current time in Mogadishu, add 3 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Somalia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
Does Mogadishu, Somalia observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Mogadishu 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): Mogadishu 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): Mogadishu is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Mogadishu 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): Mogadishu is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Somalia?
Somalia's major cities include Hargeysa, Berbera, Kismayo, and Baidoa. Mogadishu is the capital and largest city.
What is Mogadishu, Somalia known for?
Mogadishu is Somalia's capital and largest city, historically known as a major trading hub along the Indian Ocean. The city is known for its ancient architecture, the Mogadishu Cathedral (now in ruins), beautiful beaches, and as a major port. Mogadishu has a rich history dating back over 1,000 years and was once one of the most important cities in the Horn of Africa.