Current local time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Addis_Ababa), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Ethiopia. Population: about 2,757,729.
| Country: | Ethiopia |
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| Coordinates: | 9°01′N / 38°45′E |
| Population: | 2,757,729 |
| Currency: | Ethiopian birr (ETB) |
| Languages: | Amharic |
| Country calling code: | +251 |
Time zone in Addis Ababa
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
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| Time zone name: | East Africa Time (EAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Addis Ababa today
| Sunrise: | 06:13 |
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| Sunset: | 18:06 |
| Solar noon: | 12:09 |
| Day length: | 11h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:51 – 18:27 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Addis Ababa
- London+2 hAddis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hAddis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hAddis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Addis Ababa time
What time zone is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa uses the IANA time zone Africa/Addis_Ababa (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Addis Ababa observe daylight saving time?
Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and London?
Right now Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and New York?
Right now Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.