Timezones in Somalia 
Somalia Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Somalia from anywhere in the world. Somalia follows a single official timezone: EAT (East Africa Time, UTC+03:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Somalia
East Africa Time
Sunday, May 24, 2026
08:19:37 PM
Somalia Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Somalia, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Mogadishu | EAT | East Africa Time | UTC+03:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 9 Cities in Somalia
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mogadishu Banaadir, Somalia | 08:19:37 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Mogadishu | 2,587,183 |
| 2 | Borama Awdal, Somalia | 08:19:37 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Mogadishu | 597,842 |
| 3 | Hargeysa Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia | 08:19:37 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Mogadishu | 477,876 |
| 4 | Berbera Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia | 08:19:37 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Mogadishu | 242,344 |
| 5 | Kismayo Lower Juba, Somalia | 08:19:37 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Mogadishu | 234,852 |
| 6 | Marka Lower Shabeelle, Somalia | 08:19:37 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Mogadishu | 230,100 |
| 7 | Ruqi Awdal, Somalia | 08:19:37 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Mogadishu | 148,702 |
| 8 | Baidoa Bay, Somalia | 08:19:37 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Mogadishu | 129,839 |
| 9 | Cabudwaaq Galguduud, Somalia | 08:19:37 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Addis_Ababa | 120,000 |