Current time in Ethiopia

01:08:28
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Addis Ababa
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Time zone of Ethiopia

The time in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone, currently UTC+3. 6 hours ahead of Brasília.

Ethiopia
01:08:28
Brasília
19:08:28

How to call or schedule a meeting with Ethiopia

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 in Ethiopia; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 00:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time.

Ethiopia: sunrise today at 06:13 · sunset at 18:03 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Addis Ababa
Continent
Africa
Area
1,127,127 km² (435,186 sq mi)
Population
about 88 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Ethiopian birr (ETB)
Languages
Amharic, English, Oromo, Tigrinya
Calling code
+251
Internet domain
.et

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Ethiopia right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Ethiopia?

6 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Ethiopia changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Ethiopia in?

Ethiopia follows Africa/Addis_Ababa, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Addis Ababa.

Does Ethiopia have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Ethiopia does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Ethiopia from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time (15:00 to 18:00 in Ethiopia).

What is the capital of Ethiopia?

The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. The country covers about 1,127,127 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Ethiopia use?

The currency is the Ethiopian birr (ETB). To call from abroad, dial +251 before the number. Websites use the .et domain.