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Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia – Somalia Flag

Current Date And Time In Mogadishu, Somalia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:33:51 EAT
State: Banaadir
Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 2,587,183

✈️ Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Mogadishu.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Mogadishu with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Mogadishu — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Somalia, which includes Mogadishu, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Somalia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Somalia's time zone +03:00, country calling code +252 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Mogadishu.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+03:00
📞 Country Calling Code+252
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Somalia — police 888, ambulance 999, fire brigade 555. Store these in your phone before you reach Mogadishu. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Mogadishu.

🚔
Police
888
🚑
Ambulance
999
🚒
Fire
555

📊 Somalia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Somalia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

👤
Life Expectancy
59.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
54.1%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$630
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
19.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Somalia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Mogadishu for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Mogadishu
International Airport • MGQ
Aden Adde International Airport
Mogadishu, SO
5
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Mogadishu's exact coordinates, or Mogadishu's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Mogadishu From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mogadishu to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)2,787 km1,732 mi~ 4h 02m
Singapore (Singapore)6,500 km4,039 mi~ 8h 24m
Paris (France)6,615 km4,110 mi~ 8h 32m
London (United Kingdom)6,933 km4,308 mi~ 8h 54m
Tokyo (Japan)10,264 km6,378 mi~ 12h 50m
Sydney (Australia)11,595 km7,205 mi~ 14h 23m
New York (United States)12,273 km7,626 mi~ 15h 11m
Toronto (Canada)12,542 km7,793 mi~ 15h 30m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,560 km8,426 mi~ 16h 42m
Los Angeles (United States)15,650 km9,725 mi~ 19h 10m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Mogadishu, Somalia is set to East Africa Time (EAT) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Mogadishu requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEast Africa Time (EAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time11:33 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Mogadishu to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:33 AM on Sunday in Mogadishu. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Mogadishu right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Mogadishu
New York (United States)Sun, 4:33 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 1:33 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 4:33 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 9:33 AM2h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 10:33 AM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:33 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:33 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:33 PM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:33 PM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:33 PM9h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Mogadishu — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Mogadishu is the Somali shilling (SOS), written as Sh. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Sh 571.64
SOS
€ 1 Euro
Sh 650.19
SOS
£ 1 British Pound
Sh 761.40
SOS
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Sh 399.01
SOS
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Sh 405.35
SOS

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Mogadishu

Knowing which languages are used in Mogadishu helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Arabic
National language(s):
Somali

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Mogadishu. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Muqdisho (Banaadir, Somalia)2 mi3 kmWNW
⬆️
Afgooye (Lower Shabeelle, Somalia)17 mi27 kmWNW
⬆️
Bal'ad (Hiiraan, Somalia)22 mi36 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Marka (Lower Shabeelle, Somalia)45 mi73 kmWSW
⬆️
Wanlaweyn (Lower Shabeelle, Somalia)51 mi82 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Mogadishu

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Mogadishu is the Petra (Jordan), about 3,314 km away. Straight-line distances from Mogadishu to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,314 km2,059 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,464 km2,774 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy5,510 km3,424 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,232 km5,115 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,948 km6,181 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,076 km8,125 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,398 km8,947 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Mogadishu shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Banaadir and Somalia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Banaadir Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Banaadir, including major hub cities.
✈️ Somalia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Somalia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Mogadishu, Somalia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Mogadishu and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Mogadishu.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Mogadishu's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Mogadishu

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Mogadishu. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Mogadishu — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Mogadishu

Mogadishu keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Somalia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Mogadishu

The closest airport to Mogadishu is Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), about 5 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Mogadishu From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Mogadishu needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Mogadishu gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Mogadishu

Mogadishu rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Mogadishu — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Mogadishu

ℹ️ Mogadishu OverviewSee the full profile of Mogadishu — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Mogadishu MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Mogadishu for distance and direction.
💰 Mogadishu CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Mogadishu

What side of the road do people drive on in Mogadishu?

Mogadishu, like the rest of Somalia, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Mogadishu use?

Mogadishu runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Mogadishu?

In Mogadishu, reach police on 888, ambulance on 999, fire brigade on 555. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Mogadishu?

Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) is the nearest airport to Mogadishu, about 5 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Mogadishu in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Mogadishu runs on East Africa Time (UTC +03:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Mogadishu?

Mogadishu shares the official and regional languages of Banaadir and Somalia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Mogadishu?

No — Mogadishu uses the Somali shilling (SOS), symbol Sh. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Mogadishu currency page for live rates.