Current Date And Time In Mogadishu, Somalia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:37:59 EAT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mogadishu, a city in Banaadir, Somalia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mogadishu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Mogadishu | |
| State | Banaadir | |
| Country | Somalia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,587,183 | |
| Area | 91.00 km² (35.14 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Banaadir | #1 of 1 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Somali Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SOS | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +252 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .so | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 12 | |
| In Feet | 39 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 2.04 | |
| Longitude | 45.34 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.037° N 45.344° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 2' 14" N 45° 20' 38" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 2.23' N 45° 20.63' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kahandhale, Ethiopia (415 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 | 🔥 05:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:10 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 13m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Mogadishu |
Mogadishu is a city situated in Banaadir, Somalia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Mogadishu 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 Banaadir
The latitude and longitude of Mogadishu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 12 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mogadishu on the map
Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu run on Somali Shilling (SOS), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Mogadishu exchange rates
To ring a number in Mogadishu from outside Somalia, dial +252 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Mogadishu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Mogadishu ranks #1 of 1 cities in Banaadir. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Banaadir market. › Cities near Mogadishu
Mogadishu has a recorded population of approximately 2,587,183 people. That places it #1 of 1 cities with population data in Banaadir. Browse more cities in Banaadir for comparison.
Mogadishu spans approximately 91.00 square kilometers (35.14 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Mogadishu keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 06:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Mogadishu price in Somali shilling (SOS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Mogadishu currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Mogadishu lands you closest to Kahandhale, Ethiopia, about 415 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mogadishu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
