Current Time in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia

12:15:43 PM

12:15:43

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Mogadishu

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Time zone details

Mogadishu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mogadishu

Sunrise5:50 AMSolar noon11:54 AMSunset5:58 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Mogadishu in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Somalia
Administrative area
Banaadir
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Somali Shilling (SOS)

Practical

Languages
Somali, Arabic, Italian, English
Dialing code
+252
Population
2,587,183
Elevation
Approximately 12 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
2° 02' N / 45° 20' E
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All times shown relative to Mogadishu local time

Clock changes in Mogadishu

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 08 min6 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination6%
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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 08 min6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(88.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 08 min6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min7 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min7 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min6 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min7 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min7 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min6 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Mogadishu

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Plan around Mogadishu

Upcoming national public holidays in Somalia

  1. New Year's Day
  2. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
  3. Labour Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia

Aden Adde International AirportMGQLarge airport5.0 km west-southwest

Source: OurAirports record · MGQ / HCMM

About 5.0 km (3.1 mi) west-southwest of Mogadishu

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu currently uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Mogadishu.
When is the next clock change in Mogadishu?
No clock changes are scheduled for Mogadishu in the next 12 months
Does Mogadishu observe daylight saving time?
Mogadishu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Mogadishu right now?
Mogadishu is currently UTC+03:00