Addis Ababa time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | East Africa Time (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:13 AM / 06:06 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | Ethiopia — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 9.03° N, 38.74° E |
New York to Addis Ababa time converter
New York hour by hour in Addis Ababa time; the 2 highlighted rows are business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities.
| New York | Addis Ababa |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 01:00 | 08:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 03:00 | 10:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 05:00 | 12:00 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 |
| 07:00 | 14:00 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
Addis Ababa time compared with world cities
Relative to Addis Ababa; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Addis Ababa |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | the same time |
| London | UTC+1 | 2 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 7 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 10 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | the same time |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 6 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 8 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Addis Ababa
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:13 AM | 06:06 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:13 AM | 06:06 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:13 AM | 06:05 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:13 AM | 06:05 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:13 AM | 06:04 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:13 AM | 06:04 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:13 AM | 06:04 PM | 11 h 51 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Addis Ababa
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 05:51 AM – 06:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:00 AM – 06:41 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:38 PM – 06:19 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:19 PM – 06:27 PM |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and New York?
Addis Ababa is currently 7 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa is in East Africa Time (UTC+3). IANA time zone ID: Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Does Addis Ababa observe daylight saving time?
Addis Ababa does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+3 all year.
When is golden hour in Addis Ababa?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Addis Ababa runs 05:38 PM – 06:19 PM and morning golden hour 06:00 AM – 06:41 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Addis Ababa?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Addis Ababa is at 06:13 AM and sunset at 06:06 PM, a day length of 11 h 53 min (local time).