Current Local Time in Asmara
Asmara, Eritrea (GMT+3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Asmara is located in the Africa/Asmara timezone in Eritrea.
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Africa/AsmaraData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Semi-arid with mild temperatures year-round (15-25°C) due to high altitude. Rainy season June-September.
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📍About Asmara Time Zone
Asmara is located in the Africa/Asmara time zone (UTC+3). As a significant city in Eritrea, Asmara serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Asmara is 8 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Asmara, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Asmara does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+3.
Asmara has a population of approximately 900K. The local currency is the Eritrean Nakfa (Nfk). To call Asmara from abroad, use the country code +291 1. The primary language spoken is Tigrinya, Arabic.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Asmara time is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours ahead of London. This makes Asmara conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Asmara Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Eritrea (ER)
- • Coordinates: 15.34°, 38.93°
- • Calling Code: +291 1