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Current Time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Check the current local time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone, with EAT (UTC +3:00) during standard time.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Live Clock
12:46:48 AM
EAT Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026

Addis Ababa Time Zone

Time Zone

Africa/Addis_Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Current zone: EAT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

EAT

UTC +3:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Addis Ababa Time (EAT)

Addis Ababa is located in Ethiopia and uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Addis Ababa overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Addis Ababa aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Addis Ababa vs Major Cities

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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Addis Ababa time

What time is it in Addis Ababa right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, updated every second. Right now, Addis Ababa is on EAT with a UTC offset of UTC +3:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Addis Ababa in?

Addis Ababa uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone, fixed at EAT (UTC +3:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Addis Ababa a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Addis Ababa observe daylight saving time?

No. Addis Ababa stays on EAT (UTC +3:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Addis Ababa and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Addis Ababa on EAT right now?

Addis Ababa is always on EAT (UTC +3:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Addis Ababa is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Addis Ababa will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Addis Ababa from New York?

The best call window from New York to Addis Ababa depends on the current offset. Addis Ababa is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.