Current Time in Ethiopia
Ethiopia uses Africa/Addis Ababa (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Ethiopia below.
Time across Ethiopia
1 cities trackedEthiopia is in a single time zone — Africa/Addis Ababa (UTC+03:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Addis AbabaCapital | --:-- | Africa/Addis Ababa · +03:00ADD |
Public Holidays in Ethiopia
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | Christmas | — | public |
| Jan 19 | Epiphany | — | public |
| Mar 2 | Victory of Adwa | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| May 3 | Good Friday | — | public |
| May 5 | Easter | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Sep 11 | New Year | — | public |
| Sep 27 | Meskel | — | public |
Addis Ababa vs the World
Current time difference between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Addis Ababa |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 PM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Addis Ababa (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Addis Ababa, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa | 5:00 PM in Addis Ababa |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia uses Africa/Addis Ababa (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Ethiopia right now?
The current time in Addis Ababa is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Ethiopia observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Ethiopia does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Ethiopia have?
Ethiopia has 1 time zone (Africa/Addis Ababa).
What is Ethiopia's UTC / GMT offset?
Ethiopia is in Africa/Addis Ababa (UTC+03:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Ethiopia?
Yes — the whole of Ethiopia shares one time zone (Africa/Addis Ababa, UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Ethiopia and India?
Ethiopia (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.