Current local time in Assab, Eritrea
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Assab
Assab, Southern Red Sea, Eritrea uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Asmara), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 21,300.
| Country: | Eritrea |
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| State / region: | Southern Red Sea |
| Coordinates: | 13°01′N / 42°44′E |
| Population: | 21,300 |
| Currency: | Eritrean nakfa (ERN) |
| Languages: | Arabic, English, Tigrinya |
| Country calling code: | +291 |
Time zone in Assab
| 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
Assab does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Assab today
| Sunrise: | 06:00 |
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| Sunset: | 17:46 |
| Solar noon: | 11:53 |
| Day length: | 11h 45m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:39 – 18:07 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Assab
- London+2 hAssab is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hAssab is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hAssab is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Assab time
What time zone is Assab in?
Assab uses the IANA time zone Africa/Asmara (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Assab observe daylight saving time?
Assab does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Assab and London?
Right now Assab 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 Assab and New York?
Right now Assab 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.