Time Now in Qandala, Somalia 🇸🇴
Lat/Long: 11.47° N, 49.87° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #37 of 67 cities in Somalia by population
State: Bari
IANA Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Somalia: EAT
Clocks in Qandala are set to UTC+03:00 under the Africa/Mogadishu zone. Qandala does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Qandala has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Qandala lies barely above sea level, at roughly 8 m. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 1630 km away. A major centre in Somalia, Qandala keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Qandala at 05:29 and sets at 17:24, giving 11h 54m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Qandala
Daylight Hours in Qandala
Qandala gets 11h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Qandala is at 05:29 and sunset in Qandala is at 17:24.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 27m near the December solstice to 12h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Qandala and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Qandala right now.
Other Cities in Somalia with Local Time
Cities Sharing Qandala's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Qandala.
Weather in Qandala
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Qandala
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 12 Oct ● | 04:17 | 05:29 | 11:27 | 14:47 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Tue, 13 Oct | 04:17 | 05:29 | 11:26 | 14:47 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Wed, 14 Oct | 04:17 | 05:29 | 11:26 | 14:47 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Thu, 15 Oct | 04:17 | 05:29 | 11:26 | 14:47 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:17 | 05:29 | 11:26 | 14:46 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:17 | 05:30 | 11:25 | 14:46 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:17 | 05:30 | 11:25 | 14:46 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
14-day Forecast for Qandala
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Qandala
Sunrise
in Qandala
↑
5:29 AM
Sunset
in Qandala
↓
5:24 PM
Day Length
11h 54m
Dawn
in Qandala
5:08 AM
Dusk
in Qandala
5:45 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Qandala
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 06:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:31
Distances & Clock Changes in Qandala
How Far Is Qandala From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 1,630 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,606 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Moscow | 5,038 km | N (350deg) |
| Paris | 6,025 km | NW (323deg) |
| Singapore | 6,056 km | E (97deg) |
| London | 6,314 km | NW (325deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,900 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,247 km | NE (55deg) |
Qandala's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Qandala and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.5deg S, 130.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Qandala
What time is it in Qandala right now?
The current local time in Qandala is 02:42 on Monday, October 12, 2026. Qandala follows the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
What time zone is Qandala in?
Qandala runs on the Africa/Mogadishu 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 Qandala?
Is Qandala on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 12, 2026, Qandala is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Qandala today?
Qandala sees sunrise at 05:29 and sunset at 17:24 today, giving 11h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Qandala tonight?
Over Qandala tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 2.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Qandala?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Qandala, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.