Current Time in Addis Ababa
Live Addis Ababa time with automatic updates
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)
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
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
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.