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Time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia now

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EAT East Africa Time UTC+3 No DST
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Addis Ababa

Ādīs Ābeba, Ethiopia

29 Jul 2026

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Ethiopia: common questions

What is the current time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

Addis Ababa operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. To find the current time in Addis Ababa, add 3 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Ethiopia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.

Does Addis Ababa, Ethiopia observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Addis Ababa and the rest of Ethiopia do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3, throughout the year.

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and major world cities?

London (GMT/BST): Addis Ababa is 3 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 2 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (summer).

New York (EST/EDT): Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 7 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).

Tokyo (JST): Addis Ababa is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

What are other major cities in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia's major cities include Dire Dawa, Mekelle, Gondar, Awassa, Bahir Dar, and Dessie. Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city.

What is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia known for?

Addis Ababa is Ethiopia's capital and known as the 'New Flower.' The city is home to the African Union headquarters, the National Museum (where 'Lucy' is displayed), the Holy Trinity Cathedral, vibrant markets, and as a major diplomatic and economic center in Africa. It's also known for its high altitude (2,400 meters/7,900 feet) and coffee culture.