Current Time in Djibouti 🇩🇯
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 ❌
IANA Time Zone: Africa/Djibouti (UTC+03:00)
Time Zones: EAT
Prayer Times in Djibouti Today
Islamic prayer times for Djibouti on Wednesday, July 22, 2026:
| Prayer | Time |
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| Fajr | 04:34 |
| Sunrise | 05:52 |
| Dhuhr | 12:13 |
| Asr | 15:35 |
| Maghrib | 18:34 |
| Isha | 20:04 |
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 42m today. Sunrise in Djibouti is at 05:53 and sunset in Djibouti is at 18:34.
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 Wed 19:47:01
- Time now in Djibouti (city) Wed 19:47:01
- Time now in Ali Sabih Wed 19:47:01
- Time now in Dikhil Wed 19:47:01
- Time now in Tadjoura Wed 19:47:01
- Time now in Arta Wed 19:47:01
- Time now in Obock Wed 19:47:01
| City | Current Time |
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| Time now in Djibouti | Wed 19:47:01 |
| Time now in Djibouti (city) | Wed 19:47:01 |
| Time now in Ali Sabih | Wed 19:47:01 |
| Time now in Dikhil | Wed 19:47:01 |
| Time now in Tadjoura | Wed 19:47:01 |
| Time now in Arta | Wed 19:47:01 |
| Time now in Obock | Wed 19:47:01 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Djibouti
- Africa/Djibouti Wed 19:47:01
- Africa/Nairobi Wed 19:47:01
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Africa/Djibouti | Wed 19:47:01 |
| Africa/Nairobi | Wed 19:47:01 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Djibouti
What time is it in Djibouti right now?
The current local time in Djibouti is 19:47:01 EAT on Wednesday, 22 July 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 — 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 Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — in 34 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
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Sunrise and Sunset in Djibouti
Current Weather in Djibouti
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Information about Djibouti
| Population | 958,920 |
| Area | 23,000 km² |
| 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 | 🇪🇷 Eritrea, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, 🇸🇴 Somalia |
Upcoming Public Holidays in Djibouti
This year, Djibouti observes 13 public holidays, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) on 25 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day Holiday. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Djibouti to plan your schedule.
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (estimated) • Tuesday
- Christmas Day • Friday
- New Year's Day • Friday
- Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) • Tuesday
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) • Tuesday
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) • Wednesday
- Labor Day • Saturday
- Arafat Day (estimated) • Saturday
- Eid al-Adha (estimated) • Sunday
- Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) • Monday