Africa · Eastern Africa · Sovereign state
Current time in Djibouti
A single time zone at UTC+03:00.
Friday, June 5, 2026
About Djibouti's time
A single time zone.
Djibouti uses a single time zone, East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3), and does not observe daylight saving time. Its time is shared with neighboring countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Major cities
Cities of Djibouti.
History
How Djibouti keeps time.
Djibouti adopted East Africa Time (UTC+3) during the colonial era under French administration, aligning with the broader East African region. Since gaining independence in 1977, the country has maintained this single time zone without changes or daylight saving adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Djibouti's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Djibouti in?
- Djibouti uses East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3 year-round.
- Does Djibouti observe daylight saving time?
- No, Djibouti does not observe daylight saving time.
- Which countries share the same time as Djibouti?
- Countries sharing UTC+3 include Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, and Eritrea.
- What is the time difference between Djibouti and London?
- Djibouti is 3 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT, and 2 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (UTC+1).
- What is the time difference between Djibouti and New York?
- Djibouti is 8 hours ahead of New York when the US is on EST (UTC-5), and 7 hours ahead when the US is on EDT (UTC-4).
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