Current Local Time in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia (GMT+3)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Mogadishu is located in the Africa/Mogadishu timezone in Somalia.
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Africa/MogadishuData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Hot semi-arid with warm temperatures year-round (25-32°C). Two rainy seasons (April-June, October-November).
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📍About Mogadishu Time Zone
Mogadishu is located in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone (UTC+3). As a major metropolitan city in Somalia, Mogadishu serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Mogadishu is 8 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Mogadishu, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Mogadishu does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+3.
Mogadishu has a population of approximately 2.6M. The local currency is the Somali Shilling (Sh). To call Mogadishu from abroad, use the country code +252 1. The primary language spoken is Somali, Arabic.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Mogadishu time is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours ahead of London. This makes Mogadishu conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Mogadishu Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+3)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Somalia (SO)
- • Coordinates: 2.04°, 45.34°
- • Calling Code: +252 1