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 is in the Africa/Asmara time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Massawa, Eritrea, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Massawa
Daylight Hours in Massawa
Massawa gets 12h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Massawa is at 05:59 and sunset in Massawa is at 18:56.
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.
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Common Questions About Time in Massawa
What is the current local time in Massawa?
The live local time in Massawa is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Massawa currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Massawa in?
Massawa uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Massawa observe daylight saving time?
No. Massawa stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Massawa's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Massawa.
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Prayer Times in Massawa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 15 Jul ● | 04:37 | 05:58 | 12:28 | 15:49 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:37 | 05:59 | 12:28 | 15:48 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:38 | 05:59 | 12:28 | 15:48 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:38 | 05:59 | 12:28 | 15:48 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:39 | 06:00 | 12:28 | 15:48 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:39 | 06:00 | 12:28 | 15:47 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:39 | 06:00 | 12:28 | 15:47 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Massawa
Sunrise
in Massawa
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Massawa
↓
6:56 PM
Day Length
12h 57m
Dawn
in Massawa
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Massawa
7:20 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Massawa
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
1.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:05
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 08:15 on Wednesday, July 15, 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 — Massawa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Massawa today?
Today in Massawa: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 18:56, giving 12h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Massawa tonight?
The moon phase over Massawa tonight is New Moon with 1.0% 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.