Geographic position of Marka
Marka is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 1.7159° N, 44.7717° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 191 km (119 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 9,828 km (6,107 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 10,210 km (6,344 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,982 km (3,096 mi) east
Marka lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Marka
With a population of 230,100, Marka ranks as the 6th most populous city in Somalia, out of 41 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Marka
Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ / HCMM) is a major international airport located about 68 km (42 mi) from Marka.
Current local time at the airport is 22:33:20.
Daylight saving time in Marka
Marka uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Mogadishu. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EAT.
Marka does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Marka
Business hours in Marka (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Marka
Compare time in Marka with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Marka in?
Marka follows the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Marka at UTC+3.
What time is it in Marka right now?
The current local time in Marka is 22:33:20 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Marka observe daylight saving time?
No. Marka is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Marka?
Marka is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Marka?
Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) is the nearest airport to Marka, located about 68 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:33:20.
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