Current Time in Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea

11:49:43 PM

23:49:43

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Asmara

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Time zone details

Asmara does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Asmara

Sunrise6:20 AMSolar noon12:07 PMSunset5:55 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Asmara in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Eritrea
Administrative area
Maekel
District
South Western Subregion
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)

Practical

Country languages
Afar, Arabic, Tigre, Tigrinya
Dialing code
+291
Population
563,930
Elevation
Approximately 2,334 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
15° 20' N / 38° 55' E
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All times shown relative to Asmara local time

Clock changes in Asmara

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 35 min45 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination77%
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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 35 min45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(60.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 35 min45 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 34 min45 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 34 min44 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 33 min44 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 32 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 31 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 31 min42 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Asmara

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Plan around Asmara

Upcoming national public holidays in Eritrea

  1. Christmas Day
  2. New Year's Day
  3. Orthodox Christmas

Nearby scheduled airports for Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea

Asmara International AirportASMMedium airport5.6 km south-southwest

Source: OurAirports record · ASM / HHAS

About 5.6 km (3.5 mi) south-southwest of Asmara

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Nearby places

MendeferaMendefera Subregion52 kmSMassawaMassawa Subregion65 kmNEKerenKeren Subregion71 kmNW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Asmara in?
Asmara uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Asmara.
When is the next clock change in Asmara?
No clock changes are scheduled for Asmara in the next 12 months
Does Asmara observe daylight saving time?
No. Asmara uses EAT (UTC+3) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Asmara?
Asmara is UTC+3 all year