Jijiga runs on UTC+3 (EAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jijiga and your time
Jijiga at a glance
| Country | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Region | Somali |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 9.35° N, 42.80° E |
Jijiga time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Jijiga follow Africa/Addis_Ababa and keep UTC+3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Jijiga is on the same time as the rest of Ethiopia, including the capital, Addis Ababa.
Clock changes in Jijiga, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jijiga for 2026 or 2027.
Jijiga time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Jijiga, it is 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 |
Jijiga 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, sunset and day length in Jijiga
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Close to the equator, days in Jijiga last between 11 hours 35 minutes and 12 hours 40 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Jijiga
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:50 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:19 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in Jijiga
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jijiga: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Jijiga
Every city below shares Jijiga’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harar | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ārabī | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Boorama (Somalia) | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ruqi (Somalia) | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dire Dawa | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hargeisa (Somalia) | 141 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Djibouti | 252 km (156 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Berbera (Somalia) | 271 km (168 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 Jijiga in?
Jijiga uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Jijiga use daylight saving time?
No. Jijiga stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Jijiga and New York?
Jijiga 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 Jijiga does not.
Is Jijiga on the same time as Addis Ababa?
Yes. Jijiga and Addis Ababa both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jijiga?
About 12 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 35 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.