Addis Ababa runs on UTC+3 (EAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Addis Ababa and your time
Addis Ababa at a glance
| Country | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Region | Addis Ababa |
| Capital of | Ethiopia |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 9.02° N, 38.75° E |
Time zone in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Addis Ababa is the capital, and all of Ethiopia keeps this time.
Clock changes in Addis Ababa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Addis Ababa for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Addis Ababa is
Take 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa: the clock reads 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Addis Ababa never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Addis Ababa
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Addis Ababa, from 11 hours 36 minutes to 12 hours 39 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Addis Ababa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:07 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:35 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 36 min |
Clock time and sun time in Addis Ababa
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Addis Ababa: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Addis Ababa
All the places listed below keep the same time as Addis Ababa.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebeta | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bishoftu | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Adama | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Debre Berhan | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Assela | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Debre Mark’os | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hosaena | 191 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shashamane | 204 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Ethiopia
All time zones and cities in Ethiopia
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Addis Ababa use daylight saving time?
No. Addis Ababa stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and New York?
Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Addis Ababa does not.
How long is the longest day in Addis Ababa?
About 12 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.