Time Now in Obock, Djibouti 🇩🇯
Lat/Long: 11.97° N, 43.29° E
Elevation: 13 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 13 cities in Djibouti by population
Region: Obock
IANA Timezone: Africa/Djibouti
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Djibouti: EAT
Local time in Obock runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Africa/Djibouti). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 13 m, Obock is practically at sea level. Obock is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 1937 km off. Obock is a significant city in Djibouti, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Obock sees 12h 10m between a 05:56 sunrise and a 18:06 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Obock
Daylight Hours in Obock
Obock gets 12h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Obock is at 05:56 and sunset in Obock is at 18:06.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 25m near the December solstice to 12h 49m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Obock and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Obock right now.
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Cities Sharing Obock's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Obock.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 16 Sep ● | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:01 | 15:17 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:01 | 15:17 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:01 | 15:17 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:00 | 15:17 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:00 | 15:17 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:00 | 15:17 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:43 | 05:55 | 11:59 | 15:17 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
14-day Forecast for Obock
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Obock
Sunrise
in Obock
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Obock
↓
6:06 PM
Day Length
12h 10m
Dawn
in Obock
5:34 AM
Dusk
in Obock
6:28 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Obock
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:15
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:50
Distances & Clock Changes in Obock
How Far Is Obock From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,937 km | NE (39deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,262 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Moscow | 4,894 km | N (355deg) |
| Paris | 5,563 km | NW (326deg) |
| London | 5,871 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Singapore | 6,774 km | E (95deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,557 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,798 km | NE (54deg) |
Obock's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Obock and you would surface near Atuona, French Polynesia, about 351 km from the antipodal point at 12.0deg S, 136.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Obock
What time is it in Obock right now?
The current local time in Obock is 01:46 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Obock follows the Africa/Djibouti time zone.
What time zone is Obock in?
Obock runs on the Africa/Djibouti IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Obock?
Is Obock on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 16, 2026, Obock is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Obock today?
Today in Obock: sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset is at 18:06, giving 12h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Obock tonight?
Over Obock tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 23.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Obock?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Obock, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.