Aden
What time is it in Yemen
About Aden
Aden is an ancient port city on the north coast of the Gulf of Aden, in the south of the Arabian Peninsula, about 170 km east of the Strait of Bab al-Mandab. It has been the de facto capital of Yemen's internationally recognized government since 2014. Aden had an estimated 1,194,160 residents in 2026. It is the capital of Aden Governorate, which has eight districts. Yemen uses UTC+3 all year and has no daylight saving time. It matches Istanbul and Moscow all year. Aden is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead in July.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do clocks change in Aden?+
No. Aden stays on UTC+3 all year and has no daylight saving period, so the offset in January matches the offset in July.
Which cities share Aden's time all year?+
Istanbul and Moscow use the same UTC+3 offset all year round, so Aden, Istanbul and Moscow always show the same time.
What is the time difference between Aden and New York?+
Aden is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead in July, since New York moves to UTC-4 in summer while Aden does not change.
Where is Aden?+
Aden is on the north coast of the Gulf of Aden, in the southern part of the Arabian peninsula. It lies about 170 km east of the Strait of Bab al-Mandab.
Since when has Aden been the de facto capital of Yemen?+
Aden has been the de facto capital of the internationally recognized government of Yemen since 2014. It is an ancient port city near the eastern approach to the Red Sea.