Current local time in Massawa, Eritrea
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Massawa
Massawa, Northern Red Sea, Eritrea uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Asmara), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 23,100.
| Country: | Eritrea |
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| State / region: | Northern Red Sea |
| Coordinates: | 15°36′N / 39°28′E |
| Population: | 23,100 |
| Currency: | Eritrean nakfa (ERN) |
| Languages: | Arabic, English, Tigrinya |
| Country calling code: | +291 |
Time zone in Massawa
| 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
Massawa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Massawa today
| Sunrise: | 06:15 |
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| Sunset: | 17:57 |
| Solar noon: | 12:06 |
| Day length: | 11h 42m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:53 – 18:19 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Massawa
- London+2 hMassawa is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hMassawa is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hMassawa is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Massawa time
What time zone is Massawa in?
Massawa uses the IANA time zone Africa/Asmara (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Massawa observe daylight saving time?
Massawa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Massawa and London?
Right now Massawa 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 Massawa and New York?
Right now Massawa 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.