Time Now in Burao, Somalia 🇸🇴
Lat/Long: 9.52° N, 45.53° E
Elevation: 1,041 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 67 cities in Somalia by population
State: Togdheer
IANA Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Somalia: EAT
Local time in Burao runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Africa/Mogadishu). Burao does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Perched at about 1041 m, Burao sits well above the coast. Burao is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2025 km off. Burao is a significant city in Somalia, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Burao gets 12h 17m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:49 and sunset at 18:07.
Time & Daylight in Burao
Daylight Hours in Burao
Burao gets 12h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Burao is at 05:49 and sunset in Burao is at 18:07.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 34m near the December solstice to 12h 40m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Burao and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Burao's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Burao.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 04:36 | 05:49 | 11:58 | 15:02 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:36 | 05:48 | 11:58 | 15:02 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:36 | 05:48 | 11:57 | 15:02 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:36 | 05:48 | 11:57 | 15:03 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:36 | 05:48 | 11:57 | 15:03 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:36 | 05:48 | 11:56 | 15:03 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:36 | 05:48 | 11:56 | 15:03 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Burao
Sunrise
in Burao
↑
5:49 AM
Sunset
in Burao
↓
6:07 PM
Day Length
12h 17m
Dawn
in Burao
5:27 AM
Dusk
in Burao
6:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Burao
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
86.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:25
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:05
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Distances & Clock Changes in Burao
How Far Is Burao From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,025 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,127 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Moscow | 5,188 km | N (354deg) |
| Paris | 5,926 km | NW (326deg) |
| London | 6,232 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Singapore | 6,508 km | E (94deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,420 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,760 km | NE (54deg) |
Burao's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Burao and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.5deg S, 134.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Burao
What time is it in Burao right now?
The current local time in Burao is 18:39 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Burao follows the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
What time zone is Burao in?
Burao runs on the Africa/Mogadishu IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Burao?
Is Burao on daylight saving time right now?
No — Burao is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 31, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Burao today?
In Burao today the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 18:07, giving 12h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Burao tonight?
Over Burao tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 86.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Burao?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Burao, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.