Current time in Somalia

00:46:18
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Mogadishu
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Time zone of Somalia

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

Somalia
00:46:18
Brasília
18:46:18

How to call or schedule a meeting with Somalia

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

Somalia: sunrise today at 05:40 · sunset at 17:43 · 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
Mogadishu
Continent
Africa
Area
637,657 km² (246,201 sq mi)
Population
about 10 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Somali shilling (SOS)
Languages
Somali, Arabic, Italian, English
Calling code
+252
Internet domain
.so

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Somalia?

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

What time zone is Somalia in?

Somalia follows Africa/Mogadishu, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Mogadishu.

Does Somalia have daylight saving time?

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

What is the best time to call Somalia 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 Somalia).

What is the capital of Somalia?

The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu. The country covers about 637,657 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Somalia use?

The currency is the Somali shilling (SOS). To call from abroad, dial +252 before the number. Websites use the .so domain.