Time now in Ethiopia
UTC+03:00 • Africa/Addis_Ababa (EAT)
Your device clock is 41ms ahead 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.
03:33:33
Sunday, September 13, 2026, week 37
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 Sunday 03:33
- Addis Ababa Sunday 03:33
- Arsi Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Jimma Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- South Gondar Zone, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Guji Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Illubabor Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Hadiya Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Gedeo Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Afder Zone, Somali Sunday 03:33
- Liben zone, Somali Sunday 03:33
- Jijiga, Somali Sunday 03:33
- Gondar, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Mek'ele, Tigray Sunday 03:33
- Nazrēt, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Wag Hemra Zone, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Bahir Dar, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Dire Dawa Sunday 03:33
- Jimma, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Sodo, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Shashemenē, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Bishoftu, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Sheka Zone, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Hosa’ina, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Dīla, Sidama Sunday 03:33
- Harar, Harari Sunday 03:33
- Debre Birhan, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Debre Mark’os, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Kombolcha, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Debre Tabor, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Ādīgrat, Tigray Sunday 03:33
- Sebeta, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Inda Silasē, Tigray Sunday 03:33
- Hāgere Hiywet, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Gambēla, Gambela Sunday 03:33
- Ziway, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Butajīra, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Āreka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Yirga ‘Alem, Sidama Sunday 03:33
- Waliso, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- K’olīto, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Axum, Tigray Sunday 03:33
- Tippi, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Goba, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Bodītī, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Gimbi, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Mīzan Teferī, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Mojo, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Dembī Dolo, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Felege Neway, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Metu, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Wendo, Sidama Sunday 03:33
- Finote Selam, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Hagere Maryam, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Fichē, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Bonga, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Āgaro, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Maych’ew, Tigray Sunday 03:33
- Genet, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Werota, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Kibre Mengist, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Shakiso, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Debark’, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Burē, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Kemisē, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Addiet Canna, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Dodola, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Āsasa, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Gebre Guracha, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Bedelē, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Asaita, Afar Sunday 03:33
- Nejo, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Lalībela, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Bedēsa, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Batī, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Bichena, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Āwash, Afar Sunday 03:33
- Yabēlo, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Ādīs Zemen, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Dubti, Afar Sunday 03:33
- Korem, Tigray Sunday 03:33
- Ginir, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Gīdolē, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Gelemso, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Bako, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Leku, Sidama Sunday 03:33
- Shambu, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Āsbe Teferī, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Abomsa, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Tulu Bolo, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Mendī, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Dabat, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Kofelē, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Huruta, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Deder, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Sendafa, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Hīrna, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Metahāra, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Gēdo, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Sirre, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Ādīs ‘Alem, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Robīt, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Were Īlu, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Asosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Sunday 03:33
- Wenjī, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Dejen, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Gewanē, Afar Sunday 03:33
- Debre Werk’, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Debre Sīna, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Gorē, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Mēga, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Hāgere Selam, Sidama Sunday 03:33
- Konso, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Lobuni, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Turmi, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Semera, Afar Sunday 03:33
- Administrative Zone 1, Gambela Sunday 03:33
- Administrative Zone 2, Afar Sunday 03:33
- Administrative Zone 3, Afar Sunday 03:33
- Alaba Special Wereda, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Degehabur Zone, Somali Sunday 03:33
- Desē, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- East Harerghe Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- East Shewa Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- East Wellega Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Gode Zone, Somali Sunday 03:33
- Guraghe Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Hawassa, Sidama Sunday 03:33
- Kembata Alaba Tembaro Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33
- Metekel, Benishangul-Gumuz Sunday 03:33
- North Shewa Zone, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- North Shewa Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- North Wollo Zone, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Shinile Zone, Somali Sunday 03:33
- Sidama Zone, Sidama Sunday 03:33
- South Wollo Zone, Amhara Sunday 03:33
- Southeastern Tigray Zone, Tigray Sunday 03:33
- Southern Tigray Zone, Tigray Sunday 03:33
- West Harerghe Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- West Wellega Zone, Oromia Sunday 03:33
- Yem, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Sunday 03:33