Current time in Addis Ababa
The current time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is shown live on this page. Addis Ababa is in the Africa/Addis Ababa timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+03:00 remains constant year-round. Addis Ababa has a population of approximately 3.4M people. Addis Ababa uses ETB and the international calling code for Ethiopia is ++251.
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Standard
EAT
DST
No regular shift
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Time in Addis Ababa for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Addis Ababa for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 2 hours behind Addis Ababa. New York is currently 7 hours behind Addis Ababa.
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Timezone
Africa/Addis Ababa
UTC Offset
UTC+03:00
Abbreviation
GMT+3
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Ethiopia
State / Area
Addis Ababa
Calling Code
+251
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Djibouti, approximately 523 km away. Djibouti uses the Africa/Djibouti timezone. When it is the current time in Addis Ababa, the time in Djibouti is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is located in Ethiopia, Ethiopia, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is AM. The city has a population of approximately 3.4M, ranking it #71 in Ethiopia by size. For timezone purposes, Addis Ababa uses Africa/Addis Ababa (UTC+03:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
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Daylight Saving Time
Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Addis Ababa does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Addis Ababa
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Addis Ababa. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Addis Ababa
Based on Addis Ababa's latitude (9.0°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.5 hours, with sunrise around 5:44 AM and sunset around 6:16 PM. Being near the equator, Addis Ababa experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Addis Ababa
For work calls, the standard business window in Addis Ababa is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+3. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Addis Ababa (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 7 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Addis Ababa and London is 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa time (7 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Addis Ababa does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+03:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Addis Ababa uses ETB and the calling code for Ethiopia is +251. Languages spoken here include AM. The city has a population of around 3.4M, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 523 km away at Djibouti (EAT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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