Timezones in Eritrea 
Eritrea Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Eritrea from anywhere in the world. Eritrea follows a single official timezone: EAT (East Africa Time, UTC+03:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Eritrea
East Africa Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:21:01 AM
Eritrea 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 Eritrea, 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/Asmara | EAT | East Africa Time | UTC+03:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 1 Cities in Eritrea
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asmara Maekel, Eritrea | 10:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Asmara | 563,930 |