Time Now in Assab, Eritrea 🇪🇷
Lat/Long: 13.01° N, 42.74° E
Elevation: 22 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 15 cities in Eritrea by population
Region: Southern Red Sea
IANA Timezone: Africa/Asmara
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Eritrea: EAT
Assab is in the Africa/Asmara time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Assab, Eritrea, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Assab
Daylight Hours in Assab
Assab gets 12h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in Assab is at 05:50 and sunset in Assab is at 18:39.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 21m near the December solstice to 12h 53m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Assab and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Assab right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Assab
What is the current local time in Assab?
The live local time in Assab is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Assab currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Assab in?
Assab uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Assab observe daylight saving time?
No. Assab stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Assab's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Assab.
Weather in Assab
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Prayer Times in Assab
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 15 Jul ● | 04:30 | 05:50 | 12:14 | 15:38 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:30 | 05:50 | 12:15 | 15:37 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:30 | 05:50 | 12:15 | 15:37 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:31 | 05:51 | 12:15 | 15:37 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:31 | 05:51 | 12:15 | 15:37 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:32 | 05:51 | 12:15 | 15:36 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:32 | 05:51 | 12:15 | 15:36 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
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14-day Forecast for Assab
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Assab
Sunrise
in Assab
↑
5:50 AM
Sunset
in Assab
↓
6:39 PM
Day Length
12h 48m
Dawn
in Assab
5:27 AM
Dusk
in Assab
7:02 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Assab
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:44
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:35
Distances & Clock Changes in Assab
How Far Is Assab From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,887 km | NE (42deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,286 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Moscow | 4,774 km | N (356deg) |
| Paris | 5,434 km | NW (326deg) |
| London | 5,742 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Singapore | 6,844 km | E (96deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,575 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,778 km | NE (54deg) |
Assab's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Assab and you would surface in the open ocean, near 13.0deg S, 137.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Assab
What time is it in Assab right now?
The current local time in Assab is 21:51 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Assab follows the Africa/Asmara time zone.
What time zone is Assab in?
Assab uses the Africa/Asmara IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Assab?
Is Assab on daylight saving time right now?
No — Assab is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Assab today?
Today in Assab: sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 18:39, giving 12h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Assab tonight?
The moon phase over Assab tonight is Waxing Crescent with 2.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Assab?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Assab, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.