Current Time in Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Check the current local time anywhere in Ethiopia. Below you'll find live clocks for Ethiopia's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa (Pop. 4,800,000)
- Jijiga (Pop. 483,000)
- Gonder (Pop. 466,000)
- Mek'ele (Pop. 457,900)
- Nazrēt (Pop. 456,900)
ISO Alpha-2: ET
ISO Alpha-3: ETH
UTC Offset: UTC+03:00
Time Zones: EAT
Current Time in Major Cities in Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa Mon 00:12:16
- Arba Minch Mon 00:12:16
- Asaita Mon 00:12:16
- Awasa Mon 00:12:16
- Bahir Dar Mon 00:12:16
- Bishoftu Mon 00:12:16
- Dessie Mon 00:12:16
- Dire Dawa Mon 00:12:16
- Gambēla Mon 00:12:16
- Gonder Mon 00:12:16
- Harar Mon 00:12:16
- Hosa’ina Mon 00:12:16
- Jijiga Mon 00:12:16
- Jimma Mon 00:12:16
- Mek'ele Mon 00:12:16
- Nazrēt Mon 00:12:16
- Shashamane Mon 00:12:16
- Sodo Mon 00:12:16
- Tēpī Mon 00:12:16
- Āsosa Mon 00:12:16
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Arba Minch | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Asaita | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Awasa | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Bahir Dar | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Bishoftu | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Dessie | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Dire Dawa | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Gambēla | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Gonder | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Harar | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Hosa’ina | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Jijiga | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Jimma | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Mek'ele | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Nazrēt | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Shashamane | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Sodo | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Tēpī | Mon 00:12:16 |
| Āsosa | Mon 00:12:16 |
IANA time zones in Ethiopia
Ethiopia maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Africa/Addis_Ababa EAT · UTC+03:00
- Africa/Nairobi EAT · UTC+03:00
Does Ethiopia have multiple time zones?
Yes. Ethiopia uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Africa/Addis_Ababa | UTC+03:00 |
| Africa/Nairobi | UTC+03:00 |
Why this matters
A country name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in Ethiopia at a glance
| Current main time | 00:12 on Monday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | EAT |
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
| Cities tracked | 20 |
How many time zones does Ethiopia have?
Ethiopia keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+03:00.
Does Ethiopia change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Ethiopia stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Ethiopia
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. If Ethiopia has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Ethiopia
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Addis Ababa or another major city in Ethiopia. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Ethiopia
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. The biggest cities in Ethiopia include Addis Ababa, Jijiga, Gonder, Mek'ele and Nazrēt. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Ethiopia has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Ethiopia - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Ethiopia have?
Ethiopia uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Ethiopia use daylight saving time?
No - Ethiopia keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Ethiopia right now?
It is about 00:12 on Monday in the main time zone of Ethiopia. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Ethiopia time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone signals
This page connects Ethiopia to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Addis Ababa, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | Ethiopia 🇪🇹 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | ET / ETH |
| Capital city clock | Addis Ababa |
| City pages in cluster | 20 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally to Addis Ababa time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.