Ethiopia — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Ethiopia. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+3
Capital
Addis Ababa
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+251
Currency
ETB
Region
Africa
Country Code
ET
Current Time in Ethiopia
The primary timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa (currently UTC+3). Ethiopia has 3 major cities tracked below.
View Ethiopia World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Dire Dawa | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Mekelle | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Public Holidays in Ethiopia — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Ethiopia for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Ethiopia Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Ethiopia
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Ethiopia
Ethiopia does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 remains constant year-round.
Ethiopia DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Ethiopia observe daylight saving time?
No, Ethiopia does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Ethiopia holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. The country's calling code is +251 and its currency is ETB.
What is the current time in Ethiopia?
The current UTC offset in Ethiopia is UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa). Visit the world clock page for Ethiopia to see live times for cities in the country.