Current Time in Djibouti ๐ฉ๐ฏ
Continent: Africa
Capital City: Djibouti
- Time in Djibouti (Pop. 626,512)
- Time in Djibouti (city) (Pop. 600,000)
- Time in Ali Sabih (Pop. 50,006)
- Time in Dikhil (Pop. 32,801)
- Time in Tadjoura (Pop. 19,533)
ISO Alpha 2/3: DJ, DJI
Uses Daylight Savings Time: No โ
IANA Time Zone: Africa/Djibouti (UTC+03:00)
Time Zones: EAT
Prayer Times in Djibouti Today
Islamic prayer times for Djibouti on Sunday, September 6, 2026:
| Prayer | Time |
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| Fajr | 04:44 |
| Sunrise | 05:57 |
| Dhuhr | 12:05 |
| Asr | 15:17 |
| Maghrib | 18:14 |
| Isha | 19:44 |
Qibla Direction from Djibouti
From Djibouti, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 342deg (NNW), about 1,149 km away. Check the Qibla direction in Djibouti on a live compass.
Time Zone Overview for Djibouti
- Djibouti uses a single time zone.
- The working week runs Sunday to Thursday, with the weekend on Friday and Saturday.
Daylight Saving Time in Djibouti
Djibouti does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on EAT (UTC+3) all year round.
Time Difference Between Djibouti and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Djibouti right now.
Best Time to Call Djibouti
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Djibouti:
Daylight Hours in Djibouti
In the capital, Djibouti, the sun is up for 12h 17m today. Sunrise in Djibouti is at 05:57 and sunset in Djibouti is at 18:14.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 26m near the December solstice to 12h 48m near the June solstice.
Moon in Djibouti
See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Djibouti and major cities across Djibouti.
Regions in Djibouti
Time in All Cities in Djibouti by alphabetical order
Time.now features the exact time for 7 cities in Djibouti.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Djibouti
- Time now in Djibouti Sun 03:48:09
- Time now in Djibouti (city) Sun 03:48:09
- Time now in Ali Sabih Sun 03:48:09
- Time now in Dikhil Sun 03:48:09
- Time now in Tadjoura Sun 03:48:09
- Time now in Arta Sun 03:48:09
- Time now in Obock Sun 03:48:09
| City | Current Time |
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| Time now in Djibouti | Sun 03:48:09 |
| Time now in Djibouti (city) | Sun 03:48:09 |
| Time now in Ali Sabih | Sun 03:48:09 |
| Time now in Dikhil | Sun 03:48:09 |
| Time now in Tadjoura | Sun 03:48:09 |
| Time now in Arta | Sun 03:48:09 |
| Time now in Obock | Sun 03:48:09 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Djibouti
- Africa/Djibouti Sun 03:48:09
- Africa/Nairobi Sun 03:48:09
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Africa/Djibouti | Sun 03:48:09 |
| Africa/Nairobi | Sun 03:48:09 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Djibouti
What time is it in Djibouti right now?
The current local time in Djibouti is 03:48:09 EAT on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The country uses the Africa/Djibouti time zone.
How many time zones does Djibouti use?
Djibouti spans 2 time zones: Africa/Djibouti, Africa/Nairobi.
What is the capital of Djibouti?
What time is sunrise and sunset in Djibouti today?
Does Djibouti observe Daylight Saving Time?
No โ Djibouti does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.
When is the next public holiday in Djibouti?
The next public holiday in Djibouti is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 โ in 110 days.
How many cities in Djibouti are listed on time.now?
time.now currently lists 7 cities across Djibouti (out of 7 total in our database).
Time Zone Converters used in Djibouti
Convert time between the time zones of Djibouti and other locations worldwide.
Sunrise and Sunset in Djibouti
Current Weather in Djibouti
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Information about Djibouti
| Population | 958,920 |
| Area | 23,000 kmยฒ |
| ISO Numeric Code | 262 |
| FIPS Code | DJ |
| Top Level Domain | .dj |
| Currency | Franc (DJF) |
| Phone Prefix | +253 |
| Country Code | +253 |
| Languages | AA (aa), AR (ar), FR-DJ (fr-DJ), SO-DJ (so-DJ) |
| Neighbouring Countries | ๐ช๐ท Eritrea, ๐ช๐น Ethiopia, ๐ธ๐ด Somalia |
Upcoming Public Holidays in Djibouti
This year, Djibouti observes 13 public holidays, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated). Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Djibouti to plan your schedule.
- Christmas Day โข Friday
- New Year's Day โข Friday
- Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) โข Tuesday
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) โข Tuesday
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) โข Wednesday
- Labor Day โข Saturday
- Arafat Day (estimated) โข Saturday
- Eid al-Adha (estimated) โข Sunday
- Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) โข Monday
- Islamic New Year (estimated) โข Sunday