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Current Local Time in Ethiopia

Current local time and time zone in Ethiopia, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌧️ 64°F now🕔 12:58 PM local📅 Best: January, February, October, November and December👥 126 million

Current local time in Ethiopia

12:58 PM
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
UTC offsetUTC+03:00
UTC now9:58 AM
Sunrise6:16 AM
Sunset6:45 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:16 AM
Sunset6:45 PM
Daylight12h 29m
Solar noon12:30 PM
Golden hour (am)6:16 AM - 7:16 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Blue hour (am)5:46 AM - 6:16 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Moon phase🌗 Last quarter · 59%
Moonrise11:35 PM
Moonset11:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Ethiopia

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates9°1′55.2″N 38°44′48.8″E (9.032, 38.7469)
CapitalAddis Ababa
Population126.000.000
Area426.372 sq mi
ISO codeET
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3ETH
CurrencyEthiopian birr (ETB)
LanguagesAmharic, Oromo
Calling code+251
Time zoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Local time12:58 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, October, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Ethiopia is a country in Africa with its capital at Addis Ababa. It has a population of about 126 million. The capital is Addis Ababa.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Ethiopia with heavy drizzle. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 48°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Ethiopia is January, February, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while November is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ethiopia today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 2,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 9°1′55.2″N 38°44′48.8″E (9.032, 38.7469)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ethiopia?

Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 9.032, 38.7469. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Ethiopia right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 80% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ethiopia?

January, February, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Ethiopia, which has a temperate climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Ethiopia in?

Ethiopia observes Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:58 PM.

How many people live in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has a population of approximately 126 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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