Current local time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The live clock above shows the time in Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Region | Addis Ababa |
| Population | about 2.9 million |
| Coordinates | 9.03° N, 38.70° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis Ababa |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Addis Ababa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:29 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| September equinox | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:35 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Addis Ababa at about 12:34 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun, because Addis Ababa sits at 38.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Addis Ababa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Addis Ababa |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Addis Ababa |
|---|---|---|
| Nazret | 83 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Shashemene | 204 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Awasa | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Dese | 254 km (158 mi) | same time |
| Jima | 255 km (158 mi) | same time |
| Bahir Dar | 320 km (199 mi) | same time |
| Dire Dawa | 352 km (219 mi) | same time |
| Harar | 380 km (236 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ethiopia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Addis Ababa have daylight saving time?
Addis Ababa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Addis Ababa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Addis Ababa's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 25 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).