Current local time in Adigrat, Ethiopia
The live clock above shows the time in Adigrat. Adigrat is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Region | Tigray |
| Population | about 104,000 |
| Coordinates | 14.28° N, 39.47° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis Ababa |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Adigrat 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 | 6:26 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:41 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 16 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Adigrat at about 12:31 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 22 minutes ahead of the sun, because Adigrat sits at 39.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Adigrat time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Adigrat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Adigrat |
|---|---|---|
| Mendefera, Eritrea | 97 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Asmara, Eritrea | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Massawa, Eritrea | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Keren, Eritrea | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Gonder | 286 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Dese | 351 km (218 mi) | same time |
| Kassala, Sudan | 356 km (221 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Bahir Dar | 374 km (232 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ethiopia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Adigrat in?
Adigrat is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Adigrat have daylight saving time?
Adigrat doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Adigrat when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Adigrat's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 22 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).