Time Now in Massawa, Eritrea 🇪🇷
Lat/Long: 15.61° N, 39.47° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 15 cities in Eritrea by population
Region: Northern Red Sea
IANA Timezone: Africa/Asmara
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Eritrea: EAT
Massawa sits in the Africa/Asmara time zone, UTC+03:00. Massawa does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Massawa lies barely above sea level, at roughly 9 m. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 1959 km away. As one of Eritrea's largest cities, Massawa is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Massawa at 06:09 and sets at 18:35, giving 12h 25m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Massawa
Daylight Hours in Massawa
Massawa gets 12h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Massawa is at 06:09 and sunset in Massawa is at 18:35.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 12m near the December solstice to 13h 03m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Massawa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Massawa right now.
Other Cities in Eritrea with Local Time
Cities Sharing Massawa's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Massawa.
Weather in Massawa
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Prayer Times in Massawa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 04:54 | 06:09 | 12:22 | 15:38 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:54 | 06:09 | 12:22 | 15:38 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:54 | 06:09 | 12:21 | 15:38 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:54 | 06:09 | 12:21 | 15:38 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:55 | 06:09 | 12:21 | 15:38 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:55 | 06:09 | 12:21 | 15:38 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:55 | 06:09 | 12:20 | 15:38 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
14-day Forecast for Massawa
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Massawa
Sunrise
in Massawa
↑
6:09 AM
Sunset
in Massawa
↓
6:35 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Dawn
in Massawa
5:47 AM
Dusk
in Massawa
6:57 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Massawa
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
90.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 08:43
Distances & Clock Changes in Massawa
How Far Is Massawa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,959 km | NE (54deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,561 km | E (79deg) |
| Moscow | 4,467 km | N (358deg) |
| Paris | 4,996 km | NW (326deg) |
| London | 5,308 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Singapore | 7,224 km | E (96deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,816 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,889 km | NE (53deg) |
Massawa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Massawa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 15.6deg S, 140.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Massawa
What time is it in Massawa right now?
The current local time in Massawa is 04:58 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Massawa follows the Africa/Asmara time zone.
What time zone is Massawa in?
Massawa 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 Massawa?
Is Massawa on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 31, 2026, Massawa is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Massawa today?
In Massawa today the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 18:35, giving 12h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Massawa tonight?
The moon phase over Massawa tonight is Waning Gibbous with 90.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Massawa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Massawa, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.