Time Now in Mendefera, Eritrea 🇪🇷
Lat/Long: 14.89° N, 38.82° E
Elevation: 1,977 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 15 cities in Eritrea by population
Region: Debub
IANA Timezone: Africa/Asmara
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Eritrea: EAT
Mendefera keeps its clocks on UTC+03:00, in the Africa/Asmara time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At roughly 1977 m, Mendefera is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 2063 km away. A major centre in Eritrea, Mendefera keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Mendefera sees 12h 46m between a 06:07 sunrise and a 18:54 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Mendefera
Daylight Hours in Mendefera
Mendefera gets 12h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mendefera is at 06:07 and sunset in Mendefera is at 18:54.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 14m near the December solstice to 13h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Mendefera and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mendefera right now.
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Cities Sharing Mendefera's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mendefera.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 1 Aug ● | 04:48 | 06:07 | 12:31 | 15:45 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 04:49 | 06:07 | 12:31 | 15:44 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 04:49 | 06:08 | 12:30 | 15:44 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 04:49 | 06:08 | 12:30 | 15:43 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 04:50 | 06:08 | 12:30 | 15:42 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 04:50 | 06:08 | 12:30 | 15:41 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Fri, 7 Aug | 04:50 | 06:08 | 12:30 | 15:41 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
14-day Forecast for Mendefera
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mendefera
Sunrise
in Mendefera
↑
6:07 AM
Sunset
in Mendefera
↓
6:54 PM
Day Length
12h 46m
Dawn
in Mendefera
5:44 AM
Dusk
in Mendefera
7:17 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Mendefera
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
92.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Mendefera
How Far Is Mendefera From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,063 km | NE (54deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,646 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Moscow | 4,545 km | N (359deg) |
| Paris | 5,024 km | NNW (327deg) |
| London | 5,339 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Singapore | 7,285 km | E (95deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,907 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,993 km | NE (53deg) |
Mendefera's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mendefera and you would surface in the open ocean, near 14.9deg S, 141.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mendefera
What time is it in Mendefera right now?
The current local time in Mendefera is 11:26 on Saturday, August 01, 2026. Mendefera follows the Africa/Asmara time zone.
What time zone is Mendefera in?
Mendefera 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 Mendefera?
Is Mendefera on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Mendefera as of August 01, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mendefera today?
In Mendefera today the sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 18:54, giving 12h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mendefera tonight?
Tonight the moon over Mendefera is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 92.7%.
What is solar time in Mendefera?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mendefera, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.