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AR عدن

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Location & Surroundings

Aden is a city in Yemen with 1,079,670 inhabitants, at 7 m elevation. The national capital Sanaa is about 300 km to the north. The nearest airport is Aden International Airport, 6 km away.

Also known as: عدن · Adén · 亞丁 · Adem · アデン · Áden

Overview

Aden is port city and temporary capital of Yemen — AR عاصمة اليمن المؤقتة.

It is located in Aden Governorate, Yemen.

The population is about 1,154,410 (2025).

It covers about 760 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 6 metre.

Also known as: AR مدينة عدن

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Basic Data

  • Country Yemen
  • Located in Aden Governorate
  • Area 760 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 46' 46" N, 45° 2' 19" E
  • Elevation DEM: 7 m
  • Timezone Asia/Aden
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,079,670
  • Pop. Density 123,469 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.5%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Rial (YER)
  • Phone Prefix +967

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Alternate Names

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عدن
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Adén
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亞丁
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Аден хот
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亚丁
‘Adan
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Weather in Aden

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aden, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 830 W/m2.

Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
8.2 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 28.0 8.2 69 75 1,010.7 - / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
6h 28.7 8.2 90 70 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 3 161.0 n/a
12h 29.2 7.4 87 70 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 16 829.7 n/a
18h 28.5 8.2 61 79 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 6 114.8 n/a
Tomorrow 28.1 9.6 82 79 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 68 0.0 n/a
30h 28.8 8.3 74 75 1,015.1 0.01 / 0.01 5 159.7 n/a
36h 29.3 7.4 95 75 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.01 2 824.7 n/a
42h 28.5 7.0 68 81 1,013.7 0.06 / 0.07 1 113.0 n/a
Wednesday 28.1 8.5 73 80 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.04 4 0.0 n/a
54h 28.8 8.6 81 76 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 158.3 n/a
60h 29.2 7.3 97 73 1,010.5 0.16 / 0.16 2 815.8 n/a
66h 28.6 6.5 70 77 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.01 34 111.1 n/a
Thursday 28.0 8.2 76 74 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.01 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aden?
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 8.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 830 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Aden today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Aden?
Local time is 09:40. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Aden?
Aden is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Aden?
Population about 1,079,670.
What is the elevation of Aden?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Aden located?
It is at 12.77957, 45.03852 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aden in?
It is in Yemen.

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Sources

Last updated 2025-09-09
geonames https://www.geonames.org/415189
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