Current local time in Asmara, Eritrea
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Asmara
Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Asmara), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Eritrea. Population: about 563,930.
| Country: | Eritrea |
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| State / region: | Maekel |
| Coordinates: | 15°20′N / 38°56′E |
| Population: | 563,930 |
| Currency: | Eritrean nakfa (ERN) |
| Languages: | Arabic, English, Tigrinya |
| Country calling code: | +291 |
Time zone in Asmara
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Asmara |
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| Time zone name: | East Africa Time (EAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Asmara does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Asmara today
| Sunrise: | 06:17 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:08 |
| Day length: | 11h 43m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:55 – 18:22 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Asmara
- London+2 hAsmara is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hAsmara is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hAsmara is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Asmara time
What time zone is Asmara in?
Asmara uses the IANA time zone Africa/Asmara (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Asmara observe daylight saving time?
Asmara does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Asmara and London?
Right now Asmara is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Asmara and New York?
Right now Asmara is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.