Somalia — Time & Date Guide

Complete time and date reference for Somalia. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.

Key Facts

Primary Timezone
Africa/Mogadishu
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+3
Capital
Mogadishu
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+252
Currency
SOS
Region
Africa
Country Code
SO

Current Time in Somalia

The primary timezone is Africa/Mogadishu (currently UTC+3). Somalia has 2 major cities tracked below.

View Somalia World Clock →
CityTimezone
MogadishuAfrica/Mogadishu
HargeisaAfrica/Mogadishu

Public Holidays in Somalia — 2026

View the complete list of official public holidays in Somalia for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.

Somalia Holidays 2026 →

Sunrise & Sunset in Somalia

Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Somalia.

Somalia Sunrise & Sunset →

Daylight Saving Time in Somalia

Somalia does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 remains constant year-round.

Somalia DST 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What timezone is Somalia in?
Somalia uses the Africa/Mogadishu timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Somalia observe daylight saving time?
No, Somalia does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Somalia?
Somalia has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Somalia holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu. The country's calling code is +252 and its currency is SOS.
What is the current time in Somalia?
The current UTC offset in Somalia is UTC+3 (Africa/Mogadishu). Visit the world clock page for Somalia to see live times for cities in the country.

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Data verified by Arjun Mehta, Geospatial Engineer · Sources: IANA Time Zone Database · Methodology

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