Current Time in Ethiopia
Ethiopia uses East Africa Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EATUTC+3
Ethiopia time zone
East Africa Time
East Africa Time (EAT)
--:--UTC+3- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Addis Ababa
IANA time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Major cities in Ethiopia
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia to New York | -7 hours | |
| Ethiopia to London | -2 hours | |
| Ethiopia to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Ethiopia to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Ethiopia to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Ethiopia: FAQs
What time zone is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia uses East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year.
Does Ethiopia observe daylight saving time?
No. Ethiopia does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Ethiopia and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Ethiopia. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Addis Ababa, the capital?
Addis Ababa is on East Africa Time, currently EAT (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Addis Ababa page.