Time now in Ethiopia
UTC+03:00 • Africa/Addis_Ababa (EAT)
Your device clock is 124ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.
17:55:06
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, week 38
Time in Ethiopia now
Ethiopia has one official time zone: EAT (UTC+03:00).
The country does not currently use daylight saving time.
Time summary in Ethiopia
- Time zones: 1 main
- UTC range: UTC+3:00 to UTC+3:00
- Daylight saving: No
- Primary zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00)
Official time in Ethiopia is defined by a single time zone.
What is the time zone in Ethiopia?
Official time in Ethiopia is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.
Main time zones in Ethiopia
| Time zone | Offset (UTC) | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Addis_Ababa | UTC+03:00 | Wolayita Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples, Addis Ababa, Arsi Zone, Oromia |
List of time zones used in Ethiopia (IANA zones)
| Zone | Offset (UTC) | Daylight saving |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Addis_Ababa | UTC+03:00 | No |
Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Ethiopia
The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Ethiopia depends on the region.
- Wolayita Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Does Ethiopia use daylight saving time?
No. Ethiopia does not currently use daylight saving time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Ethiopia?
- The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
- How many time zones does Ethiopia have?
- Ethiopia has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
- Does Ethiopia use daylight saving time?
- No. Ethiopia does not currently use daylight saving time.
See also
- Time in Wolayita Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples
- Time in Addis Ababa
- Time in Arsi Zone, Oromia
- Time in Jimma Zone, Oromia
- Time in South Gondar Zone, Amhara
- Time in Guji Zone, Oromia
How to convert Ethiopia time
To convert Ethiopia time to other countries:
- Identify the time zone of the city or region.
- Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
- Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Ethiopia with links for more information (144 locations)
- Wolayita Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Addis Ababa Tuesday 17:55
- Arsi Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Jimma Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- South Gondar Zone, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Guji Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Illubabor Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Hadiya Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Gedeo Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Afder Zone, Somali Tuesday 17:55
- Liben zone, Somali Tuesday 17:55
- Jijiga, Somali Tuesday 17:55
- Gondar, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Mek'ele, Tigray Tuesday 17:55
- Nazrēt, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Wag Hemra Zone, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Bahir Dar, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Dire Dawa Tuesday 17:55
- Jimma, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Sodo, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Shashemenē, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Bishoftu, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Sheka Zone, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Hosa’ina, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Dīla, Sidama Tuesday 17:55
- Harar, Harari Tuesday 17:55
- Debre Birhan, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Debre Mark’os, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Kombolcha, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Debre Tabor, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Ādīgrat, Tigray Tuesday 17:55
- Sebeta, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Inda Silasē, Tigray Tuesday 17:55
- Hāgere Hiywet, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Gambēla, Gambela Tuesday 17:55
- Ziway, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Butajīra, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Āreka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Yirga ‘Alem, Sidama Tuesday 17:55
- Waliso, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- K’olīto, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Axum, Tigray Tuesday 17:55
- Tippi, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Goba, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Bodītī, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Gimbi, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Mīzan Teferī, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Mojo, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Dembī Dolo, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Felege Neway, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Metu, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Wendo, Sidama Tuesday 17:55
- Finote Selam, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Hagere Maryam, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Fichē, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Bonga, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Āgaro, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Maych’ew, Tigray Tuesday 17:55
- Genet, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Werota, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Kibre Mengist, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Shakiso, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Debark’, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Burē, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Kemisē, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Addiet Canna, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Dodola, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Āsasa, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Gebre Guracha, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Bedelē, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Asaita, Afar Tuesday 17:55
- Nejo, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Lalībela, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Bedēsa, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Batī, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Bichena, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Āwash, Afar Tuesday 17:55
- Yabēlo, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Ādīs Zemen, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Dubti, Afar Tuesday 17:55
- Korem, Tigray Tuesday 17:55
- Ginir, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Gīdolē, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Gelemso, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Bako, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Leku, Sidama Tuesday 17:55
- Shambu, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Āsbe Teferī, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Abomsa, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Tulu Bolo, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Mendī, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Dabat, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Kofelē, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Huruta, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Deder, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Sendafa, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Hīrna, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Metahāra, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Gēdo, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Sirre, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Ādīs ‘Alem, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Robīt, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Were Īlu, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Asosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Tuesday 17:55
- Wenjī, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Dejen, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Gewanē, Afar Tuesday 17:55
- Debre Werk’, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Debre Sīna, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Gorē, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Mēga, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Hāgere Selam, Sidama Tuesday 17:55
- Konso, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Lobuni, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Turmi, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Semera, Afar Tuesday 17:55
- Administrative Zone 1, Gambela Tuesday 17:55
- Administrative Zone 2, Afar Tuesday 17:55
- Administrative Zone 3, Afar Tuesday 17:55
- Alaba Special Wereda, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Degehabur Zone, Somali Tuesday 17:55
- Desē, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- East Harerghe Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- East Shewa Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- East Wellega Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Gode Zone, Somali Tuesday 17:55
- Guraghe Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Hawassa, Sidama Tuesday 17:55
- Kembata Alaba Tembaro Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55
- Metekel, Benishangul-Gumuz Tuesday 17:55
- North Shewa Zone, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- North Shewa Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- North Wollo Zone, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Shinile Zone, Somali Tuesday 17:55
- Sidama Zone, Sidama Tuesday 17:55
- South Wollo Zone, Amhara Tuesday 17:55
- Southeastern Tigray Zone, Tigray Tuesday 17:55
- Southern Tigray Zone, Tigray Tuesday 17:55
- West Harerghe Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- West Wellega Zone, Oromia Tuesday 17:55
- Yem, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Tuesday 17:55