Current local time in Gonder, Ethiopia
The live clock above shows the time in Gonder. Gonder is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Region | Amhara |
| Population | about 155,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.61° N, 37.46° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis Ababa |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Gonder 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 | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:05 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:46 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gonder at about 12:39 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Gonder sits at 37.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Gonder time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gonder |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gonder |
|---|---|---|
| Bahir Dar | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Gedaref, Sudan | 276 km (171 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Adigrat | 286 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Dese | 288 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Mendefera, Eritrea | 292 km (182 mi) | same time |
| Kassala, Sudan | 337 km (210 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Asmara, Eritrea | 342 km (213 mi) | same time |
| Ad Damazin, Sudan | 351 km (218 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Ethiopia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gonder in?
Gonder is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Gonder have daylight saving time?
Gonder doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Gonder when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gonder's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 30 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).