Current Date And Time In Asmara, Eritrea
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
10:41:22 EAT
State: Maekel
Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 563,930
District: South Western Subregion
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Asmara, a city in Maekel, Eritrea in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Asmara — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Asmara | |
| District / County | South Western Subregion | |
| State | Maekel | |
| Country | Eritrea | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 563,930 | |
| Area | 12,158.10 km² (4,694.27 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Maekel | #1 of 2 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Eritrean Nakfa | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ERN | |
| Symbol | Nfk | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +291 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .er | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 2,334 | |
| In Feet | 7,658 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 15.34 | |
| Longitude | 38.93 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.338° N 38.932° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 20' 17" N 38° 55' 55" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 20.28' N 38° 55.91' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Intich’o, Ethiopia (120 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 32m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Asmara | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1897-01-01 |
Asmara is a city situated in Maekel, Eritrea, within Africa. It falls under South Western Subregion, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Asmara as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Maekel
The latitude and longitude of Asmara pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,334 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Asmara on the map
Asmara runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Asmara run on Eritrean Nakfa (ERN), shown with the symbol Nfk. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Asmara exchange rates
To ring a number in Asmara from outside Eritrea, dial +291 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Asmara and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Asmara ranks #1 of 2 cities in Maekel. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Maekel market. › Cities near Asmara
Asmara has a recorded population of approximately 563,930 people. That places it #1 of 2 cities with population data in Maekel. Browse more cities in Maekel for comparison.
Asmara spans approximately 12,158.10 square kilometers (4,694.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Asmara keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:10 AM and sets around 06:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Asmara price in Eritrean nakfa (ERN), written with the symbol Nfk. Check live rates on our Asmara currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Asmara lands you closest to Intich’o, Ethiopia, about 120 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Asmara sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
