Time Now in Marka, Somalia 🇸🇴
Lat/Long: 1.72° N, 44.77° E
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 67 cities in Somalia by population
State: Lower Shabeelle
IANA Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Somalia: EAT
Local time in Marka runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Africa/Mogadishu). Marka does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At about 12 m, Marka is practically at sea level. Marka is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2844 km off. Marka is a significant city in Somalia, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Marka
Daylight Hours in Marka
Marka gets 12h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Marka is at 05:46 and sunset in Marka is at 17:51.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 01m near the December solstice to 12h 13m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Marka and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Marka right now.
Other Cities in Somalia with Local Time
Cities Sharing Marka's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Marka.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6 Oct ● | 04:35 | 05:46 | 11:49 | 15:00 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 04:35 | 05:46 | 11:48 | 15:00 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 04:34 | 05:45 | 11:48 | 15:00 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 04:34 | 05:45 | 11:48 | 15:00 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 04:34 | 05:45 | 11:48 | 15:01 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 04:34 | 05:45 | 11:47 | 15:01 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 04:33 | 05:45 | 11:47 | 15:01 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
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14-day Forecast for Marka
Moon Phases & Times for Marka
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
24.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 02:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:35
Distances & Clock Changes in Marka
How Far Is Marka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,844 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,618 km | NE (56deg) |
| Moscow | 6,043 km | N (355deg) |
| Singapore | 6,564 km | E (89deg) |
| Paris | 6,612 km | NNW (329deg) |
| London | 6,932 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,819 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 10,227 km | WSW (246deg) |
Marka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Marka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.7deg S, 135.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marka
What time is it in Marka right now?
The current local time in Marka is 01:28 on Tuesday, October 06, 2026. Marka follows the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
What time zone is Marka in?
Marka uses the Africa/Mogadishu 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 Marka?
Is Marka on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 06, 2026, Marka is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Marka tonight?
Over Marka tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 24.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Marka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Marka, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.