Current Time in Gaalkacyo, Somalia 🇸🇴
The current local time in Gaalkacyo, Somalia is 03:46:39 (EAT) on Monday, 31 August 2026. Gaalkacyo is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 61,200. The sun rises at about 05:43 and sets at 17:58 today (12h 15m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:58
- 12h 15m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Gaalkacyo
Gaalkacyo, Somalia keeps EAT (UTC+03:00). Gaalkacyo does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:43 and sets at about 17:58 local time, giving Gaalkacyo 12h 15m of daylight.
Right now it is 03:46 on Monday in Gaalkacyo (UTC+03:00). When it is 03:46 here, it is 20:46 in New York (7h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Gaalkacyo
- Use the Africa/Mogadishu IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Gaalkacyo to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20:46 Sun | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 17:46 Sun | 10h behind |
| London | 01:46 Mon | 2h behind |
| Paris | 02:46 Mon | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 04:46 Mon | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 06:16 Mon | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 08:46 Mon | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 09:46 Mon | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 10:46 Mon | 7h ahead |
Best next checks from Gaalkacyo
Compare Gaalkacyo with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Somalia.
Business-hours overlap from Gaalkacyo
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Gaalkacyo overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Gaalkacyo time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Gaalkacyo time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gaalkacyo in?
Gaalkacyo uses EAT (UTC+03:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Gaalkacyo observe daylight saving time?
No - Gaalkacyo keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Gaalkacyo today?
Today the sun rises around 05:43 and sets around 17:58 in Gaalkacyo, about 12h 15m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Gaalkacyo and other cities?
When it is 03:46 in Gaalkacyo, it is 20:46 in New York (7h behind). See the table above for Gaalkacyo's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Gaalkacyo
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Mogadishu IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Somalia time page.
Location and time-zone details for Gaalkacyo
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Somalia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+03:00) |
| Coordinates | 6.77, 47.43 |
| Population signal | About 61,200 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:43, sunset 17:58, 12h 15m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Mogadishu time-zone page for rules, the Somalia country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 6.77° N, 47.43° E
Population: 61,200
Country: 🇸🇴 Somalia
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Somalia: EAT