Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+3 year-round.
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Addis Ababa Time Zone: UTC+3 and UTC+3
Addis Ababa operates on UTC+3 (UTC+3), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 3 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+3 year-round. This means the time difference between Addis Ababa and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Addis Ababa, useful reference points: Addis Ababa is 3 hours ahead of London on GMT and 8 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Addis Ababa right now?
Addis Ababa follows UTC+3 (UTC+3). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Addis Ababa, updated every second.
What time zone is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa is in UTC+3 (UTC+3). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Does Addis Ababa observe daylight saving time?
Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC+3 year-round.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and London?
Addis Ababa (UTC+3, UTC+3) is 3 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and New York?
Addis Ababa (UTC+3, UTC+3) is 8 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..