Current Time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00 · 3,860,000pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+3 — East Africa Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
| IANA | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| Day Length | 12h 38m |
| Solar noon | 12:28 |
| Twilight | 05:46 – 19:10 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 9.03°, 38.75° |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Calling code | +251 |
Plan with Addis Ababa time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Addis Ababa.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Addis Ababa, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+3.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Berlin: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Addis Ababa matches 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Addis Ababa does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Addis Ababa
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +7h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Berlin | +1h |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| São Paulo | +6h |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa uses East Africa Time (GMT+3, UTC+03:00). IANA identifier: Africa/Addis_Ababa. Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Addis Ababa today?
Sunrise 06:09, sunset 18:47. Day length: 12h 38m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:28.
Moon phase in Addis Ababa?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.