Current local time in Awasa, Ethiopia
The live clock above shows the time in Awasa. Awasa is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples |
| Population | about 133,000 |
| Coordinates | 7.06° N, 38.48° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis Ababa |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Awasa 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 | 6:30 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:11 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| September equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:32 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Awasa at about 12:35 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 26 minutes ahead of the sun, because Awasa sits at 38.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Awasa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Awasa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Awasa |
|---|---|---|
| Shashemene | 20 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Nazret | 187 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Jima | 194 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Addis Ababa | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Dire Dawa | 467 km (290 mi) | same time |
| Dese | 470 km (292 mi) | same time |
| Harar | 476 km (296 mi) | same time |
| Bahir Dar | 519 km (322 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ethiopia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Awasa in?
Awasa is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Awasa have daylight saving time?
Awasa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Awasa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Awasa's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 26 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).