Standard TimeEAT |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Mogadishu |
BAIDOA time compared to Beijing time (China) |
5 hours ahead |
Overview of Baidoa, Somalia
Baidoa is a central city in southwestern Somalia, located about 250 kilometers northwest of the capital, Mogadishu. As the capital of the Bay region, the city is an important agricultural and trade center in Somalia, known for its cultivation of sorghum, maize and other crops.
History and political status
Baidoa had a special significance during the Somali civil war and served as the temporary capital of the Somali Transitional Federal Government in 2005-2006. The city is surrounded by areas inhabited by the Digil, one of Somalia's major ethnic groups, and is politically significant among the southwestern regions.
Economy and livelihoods
Baidoa's economy is dominated by agriculture, with the surrounding oases well developed for farming and as a distribution center for livestock and food. Due to its location in an arid region, Baidoa suffers from water scarcity and has relied on international assistance to improve its infrastructure in recent years. The city's architecture is dominated by low-rise houses that retain the traditional Somali style.
Current development challenges
The region has long faced security challenges and the effects of climate-related disasters, but remains an important hub connecting central and southern Somalia. International organizations have an aid base here and are working to promote regional stability and livelihood recovery.
BAIDOA Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
06:09
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18:06
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