Time in Eritrea Now
East Africa Time (EAT) · UTC+3 · Capital: Asmara
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About Eritrea
Eritrea, also known as the State of Eritrea, is an African country on the coast of the Red Sea. The country’s capital is Asmara, its official languages are Tigrinya, Arabic and English and it has a population of just over 6 million. The county’s currency is the Nakfa (ERN).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Eritrea in?
Eritrea uses East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3 at the moment.
How many time zones does Eritrea have?
Eritrea has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+3 right now.
Does Eritrea observe daylight saving time?
No. Eritrea does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+3 all year round.
What time is it in Asmara right now?
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is on East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Eritrea and London?
Eritrea is currently 3 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Eritrea and New York?
Eritrea is currently 8 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Eritrea?
Office hours in Eritrea (9:00–17:00 local time) are 06:00–14:00 in London and 01:00–09:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Eritrea?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+3: Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda.
What is the dialling code for Eritrea?
The international dialling code for Eritrea is +291.