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 Sat 00:05:05
- Arba Minch Sat 00:05:05
- Asaita Sat 00:05:05
- Awasa Sat 00:05:05
- Bahir Dar Sat 00:05:05
- Bishoftu Sat 00:05:05
- Dessie Sat 00:05:05
- Dire Dawa Sat 00:05:05
- Gambēla Sat 00:05:05
- Gonder Sat 00:05:05
- Harar Sat 00:05:05
- Hosa’ina Sat 00:05:05
- Jijiga Sat 00:05:05
- Jimma Sat 00:05:05
- Mek'ele Sat 00:05:05
- Nazrēt Sat 00:05:05
- Shashamane Sat 00:05:05
- Sodo Sat 00:05:05
- Tēpī Sat 00:05:05
- Āsosa Sat 00:05:05
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Arba Minch | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Asaita | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Awasa | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Bahir Dar | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Bishoftu | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Dessie | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Dire Dawa | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Gambēla | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Gonder | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Harar | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Hosa’ina | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Jijiga | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Jimma | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Mek'ele | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Nazrēt | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Shashamane | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Sodo | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Tēpī | Sat 00:05:05 |
| Āsosa | Sat 00:05:05 |
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 clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Ethiopia at a glance
| Current main time | 00:05 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| 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 00:05 on Saturday 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 data
This page connects Ethiopia to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Addis Ababa, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Ethiopia 🇪🇹 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | ET / ETH |
| Capital city clock | Addis Ababa |
| Cities shown | 20 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue 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.