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
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:21:02 AM
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 | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Mogadishu | 2,587,183 |
| 2 | Borama Awdal, Somalia | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Mogadishu | 597,842 |
| 3 | Hargeysa Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Mogadishu | 477,876 |
| 4 | Berbera Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Mogadishu | 242,344 |
| 5 | Kismayo Lower Juba, Somalia | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Mogadishu | 234,852 |
| 6 | Marka Lower Shabeelle, Somalia | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Mogadishu | 230,100 |
| 7 | Ruqi Awdal, Somalia | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Mogadishu | 148,702 |
| 8 | Baidoa Bay, Somalia | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Mogadishu | 129,839 |
| 9 | Cabudwaaq Galguduud, Somalia | 10:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Addis_Ababa | 120,000 |