Current Time in Addis Ababa

Live Addis Ababa time with automatic updates

20:33:44
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time Zone: Africa/Addis_AbabaUTC+00:00

About Addis Ababa Time

Addis Ababa follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Addis Ababa.

Time Zone Information

The time shown is based on Addis Ababa's official time zone (Africa/Addis_Ababa), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.

Addis Ababa is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Understanding the local time in Addis Ababa is crucial for:

  • Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
  • Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
  • Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
  • Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules

🏢 Local Business Hours

Standard business hours in Addis Ababa:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (some offices)
  • Sunday: Closed

Note: Ethiopian calendar is 7-8 years behind. Different time system (day starts at 6 AM = 12 o'clock)

🌍 Time Differences

Current time in other major cities:

Addis Ababa Landmarks & Business

🏛️ Famous Landmarks

  • Holy Trinity Cathedral
  • National Museum
  • Mercato
  • Entoto Hill
  • African Union HQ

💼 Major Companies

  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
  • Ethio Telecom
  • Ethiopian Electric Power
  • Dashen Bank
  • BGI Ethiopia

Business Culture & Communication

🤝 Cultural Notes

Punctuality:

Flexible. Ethiopian time can be confusing. Relationships crucial.

Business Etiquette:

Respectful and formal. Coffee ceremony important. Multiple handshakes common.

📞 Best Times to Call

From US Eastern:

2:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Addis)

From Europe:

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CET (9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Addis)

From Asia:

2:30 PM - 11:30 PM JST (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Addis)

Major Public Holidays

Important holidays that may affect business operations in Addis Ababa:

🎉Ethiopian New Year

Enkutatash celebration

Typically: September 11

🎉Meskel

Finding of True Cross

Typically: September 27

🎉Timkat

Epiphany celebration

Typically: January 19

🎉Victory Day

End of Derg regime

Typically: May 28

Time Zone Facts

DST Status

Currently observing DST

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UTC Offset

+00:00 from UTC

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Coverage

Multiple cities in the region

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Using the Addis Ababa World Clock

Our Addis Ababa world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Addis Ababa.

Features of our world clock include:

Real-time updates every second
Easy time zone conversion
Business hours reference
Related cities with current times
Daylight Saving Time information