Current time in Eritrea

00:55:23
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Asmara
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Time zone of Eritrea

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

Eritrea
00:55:23
Brasília
18:55:23

How to call or schedule a meeting with Eritrea

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 in Eritrea; 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.

Eritrea: sunrise today at 06:19 · sunset at 17:55 · 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
Asmara
Continent
Africa
Area
121,320 km² (46,842 sq mi)
Population
about 5.8 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Eritrean nakfa (ERN)
Languages
Afar, Arabic, Tigre, Kunama
Calling code
+291
Internet domain
.er

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Eritrea?

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

What time zone is Eritrea in?

Eritrea follows Africa/Asmara, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Asmara.

Does Eritrea have daylight saving time?

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

What is the best time to call Eritrea 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 Eritrea).

What is the capital of Eritrea?

The capital of Eritrea is Asmara. The country covers about 121,320 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Eritrea use?

The currency is the Eritrean nakfa (ERN). To call from abroad, dial +291 before the number. Websites use the .er domain.