Current Time in Ethiopia
GMT+3 (UTC+03:00) · 30 cities · Capital: Addis Ababa
Time Zone
| GMT+3 | UTC+03:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
| Currency | ETB (Br) |
| Calling code | +251 |
| Languages | Amharic |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Ethiopia does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+03:00 year-round.
Time planning in Ethiopia
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Ethiopia.
Country time shape
Ethiopia uses one main time zone: GMT+3 (UTC+03:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Addis Ababa for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Africa/Addis_Ababa.
DST complexity
Ethiopia has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Ethiopia | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Berlin | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| London | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Ethiopia with Moscow.
Time Difference from Ethiopia
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +7h |
| Chicago | +8h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Paris | +1h |
| Berlin | +1h |
| Moscow | Same time |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Bangkok | -4h |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| Auckland | -9h |
| São Paulo | +6h |
1 Cities in Ethiopia
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | GMT+3 | --:--:-- |
Time in Ethiopia
Ethiopia uses a single time zone: GMT+3 (UTC+03:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Africa/Addis_Ababa. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+03:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Addis Ababa. The capital, Addis Ababa, uses the GMT+3 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia uses the GMT+3 time zone (UTC+03:00). The IANA identifier is Africa/Addis_Ababa. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+03:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Ethiopia observe daylight saving time?
No. Ethiopia does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+03:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. The currency is the ETB (Br) and the country calling code is +251.
What is the time difference between Ethiopia and New York?
Ethiopia is +7h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Ethiopia does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 30 cities in Ethiopia. The largest include Addis Ababa.