Time in Somalia
Capital · Mogadishu
Time zone in Somalia
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Mogadishu East Africa Time |
UTC+03:00 | No | Mogadishu |
About Somalia
| Official name: | Federal Republic of Somalia |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Mogadishu |
| Region: | Africa · Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 19,655,000 |
| Currency: | Somali shilling (SOS, Sh.so.) |
| Calling code: | +252 |
| Languages: | Arabic, Somali |
| ISO codes: | SO / SOM |
| Internet domain: | .so |
Cities in Somalia
Public holidays in Somalia 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — عيد رأس السنة
- 20 Mar — عيد الفطر estimated
- 1 May — يوم العمال
- 27 May — عيد الأضحى estimated
- 25 Jun — عاشوراء estimated
- 26 Jun — استقلال الصومال البريطاني
- 1 Jul — عيد الاستقلال
- 25 Aug — المولد النبويّ estimated
Frequently asked questions about time in Somalia
How many time zones does Somalia have?
Somalia uses one time zone: East Africa Time (Africa/Mogadishu, currently UTC+03:00).
Does Somalia use daylight saving time?
No. None of Somalia’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia?
See the live clock on the Mogadishu time page. Mogadishu uses Africa/Mogadishu.