Current time in Djibouti

00:44:26
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Djibouti City
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Time zone of Djibouti

The time in Djibouti (Djibouti City) follows the Africa/Djibouti time zone, currently UTC+3. 6 hours ahead of Brasília.

Djibouti
00:44:26
Brasília
18:44:26

How to call or schedule a meeting with Djibouti

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 in Djibouti; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 00:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time.

Djibouti: sunrise today at 05:59 · sunset at 17:42 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Djibouti City
Continent
Africa
Area
23,000 km² (8,880 sq mi)
Population
about 740 thousand inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Djiboutian franc (DJF)
Languages
French, Arabic, Somali, Afar
Calling code
+253
Internet domain
.dj

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Djibouti right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Djibouti?

6 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Djibouti changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Djibouti in?

Djibouti follows Africa/Djibouti, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Djibouti City.

Does Djibouti have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Djibouti does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Djibouti from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time (15:00 to 18:00 in Djibouti).

What is the capital of Djibouti?

The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti City. The country covers about 23,000 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Djibouti use?

The currency is the Djiboutian franc (DJF). To call from abroad, dial +253 before the number. Websites use the .dj domain.