Current local time in Mek'ele, Ethiopia
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Mek'ele
Mek'ele, Tigray, Ethiopia uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Addis_Ababa), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 215,546.
| Country: | Ethiopia |
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| State / region: | Tigray |
| Coordinates: | 13°30′N / 39°29′E |
| Population: | 215,546 |
| Currency: | Ethiopian birr (ETB) |
| Languages: | Amharic |
| Country calling code: | +251 |
Time zone in Mek'ele
| 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
Mek'ele does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mek'ele today
| Sunrise: | 06:13 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:06 |
| Day length: | 11h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:52 – 18:21 |
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 Mek'ele
- London+2 hMek'ele is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hMek'ele is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hMek'ele is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mek'ele time
What time zone is Mek'ele in?
Mek'ele uses the IANA time zone Africa/Addis_Ababa (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Mek'ele observe daylight saving time?
Mek'ele does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mek'ele and London?
Right now Mek'ele 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 Mek'ele and New York?
Right now Mek'ele 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.