Time in Mogadishu, Somalia
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Mogadishu does not change its clocks
A fixed offset, all year round
Mogadishu stays on East Africa Time at UTC+03:00 every day of the year. There is no spring-forward or fall-back here, which puts it with the majority: most of the world's time zones do not observe daylight saving.
That sounds like it makes scheduling simpler, and locally it does — but it introduces a different trap for anyone working with Mogadishu from a country that does change clocks. The offset between you and Mogadishu is not constant: it changes when your clocks move, even though nothing changed here. A recurring call that has run at the same local time for months will shift by an hour, from your side, without anyone editing the invite.
When the gap to Mogadishu changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Mogadishu:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 25 October 2026: Mogadishu is 3 hours ahead of London
- From 28 March 2027: Mogadishu is 2 hours ahead of London
Paris (France)
- From 25 October 2026: Mogadishu is 2 hours ahead of Paris
- From 28 March 2027: Mogadishu is 1 hour ahead of Paris
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Neither Mogadishu nor Dubai changes its clocks in the next year, so the gap between them stays fixed. One less thing to track.
Daylight and the sun over Mogadishu
Mogadishu sits at 2.04°, 45.34°
Longest day
12h 14m of daylight
Shortest day
12h of daylight
Yearly swing
0h 14m between them
Day length here barely changes: 12h 14m at its longest and 12h at its shortest, a difference of only 14 minutes across the whole year. Mogadishu is close enough to the equator that the seasons barely register in daylight terms, which is part of why daylight saving would serve no purpose at this latitude.
Clock time versus solar time
Mogadishu's clock is unusually well matched to the sun: local noon falls within 1 minute of the moment the sun is actually overhead. Most cities sit further out, because time zones follow borders rather than longitude.
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Best Times to Contact Mogadishu
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Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
Pro Tip: Use the meeting coordinator tool above to find overlapping working hours between your location and Mogadishu. This makes scheduling international meetings much easier!
Cultural Business Context
Mogadishu, Somalia • 10:15 local time
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Good time for business communication
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Business hours: 08:00 - 15:00 | Weekend: Friday, Saturday | Lunch: 13:00 - 14:00
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Places related to Mogadishu
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
Same offset (UTC+03:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Mogadishu (East Africa Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Mogadishu Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu operates in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, known as East Africa Time, currently UTC+03:00. This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Mogadishu observe daylight saving time?
No. Mogadishu stays on East Africa Time at UTC+03:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Note that the difference between you and Mogadishu can still change when your own clocks shift.
What's the time difference between Mogadishu and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Mogadishu clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Africa/Mogadishu time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Mogadishu?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Mogadishu and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Mogadishu
Interesting information about Mogadishu's time
IANA identifier
Africa/Mogadishu
Standard time name
East Africa Time
Standard offset
UTC+03:00
Daylight saving
Not observed — the offset is fixed year-round
Region
Africa