Addis Ababa
What time is it in Ethiopia
About Addis Ababa
The Addis Ababa time difference from UTC is +3 hours (East Africa Time, EAT). Ethiopia's capital sits at 2,355 m — the highest capital in Africa — and is home to 2.7 million people. A major hub for African diplomacy, it hosts the African Union headquarters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa now?+
Addis Ababa runs on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3 year-round. You can check the exact current local time at the top of this page — it updates in real time.
What is the Addis Ababa time difference from UTC?+
Addis Ababa is UTC+3 at all times. Ethiopia does not observe daylight saving time, so the addis ababa time difference from UTC stays fixed throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and London?+
Addis Ababa is 3 hours ahead of London during GMT (winter) and 2 hours ahead during British Summer Time (BST, late March–late October), when the UK clocks move forward.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and New York?+
Addis Ababa is typically 8 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC−5). During US Daylight Saving Time the gap narrows to 7 hours (EDT, UTC−4).
Does Addis Ababa observe daylight saving time?+
No. Ethiopia does not observe daylight saving time. Addis Ababa stays on EAT (UTC+3) every day of the year, making it easy to calculate time differences without seasonal adjustments.
What time zone is Addis Ababa in?+
Addis Ababa is in the East Africa Time (EAT) zone, identified as Africa/Addis_Ababa. The offset is UTC+3 with no daylight saving transitions.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Dubai?+
Dubai runs on UTC+4 (Gulf Standard Time), so it is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so this offset never changes.