Current local time in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Dire Dawa
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Addis_Ababa), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 252,279.
| Country: | Ethiopia |
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| Coordinates: | 9°36′N / 41°52′E |
| Population: | 252,279 |
| Currency: | Ethiopian birr (ETB) |
| Languages: | Amharic |
| Country calling code: | +251 |
Time zone in Dire Dawa
| 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
Dire Dawa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Dire Dawa today
| Sunrise: | 06:01 |
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| Sunset: | 17:52 |
| Solar noon: | 11:56 |
| Day length: | 11h 51m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:39 – 18:13 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Dire Dawa
- London+2 hDire Dawa is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hDire Dawa is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hDire Dawa is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Dire Dawa time
What time zone is Dire Dawa in?
Dire Dawa uses the IANA time zone Africa/Addis_Ababa (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Dire Dawa observe daylight saving time?
Dire Dawa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Dire Dawa and London?
Right now Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa and New York?
Right now Dire Dawa 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.