Time difference

Time Difference Between Washington and Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Washington. The current difference is 7 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
Addis AbabaEthiopia 🇪🇹

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Africa/Addis_AbabaUTC+3
02 — Difference

Washington vs Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in Washington, it is 19:00 in Addis Ababa.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Washington
UTC−4
Addis Ababa
UTC+3
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Washington and Addis Ababa working hours (09:00–17:00) is 16:00–17:00 Addis Ababa time — that's 09:00–10:00 in Washington — about 1 hour of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Washington observes daylight saving time while Addis Ababa does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
7 hours
Washington zone
America/New_York
Addis Ababa zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Washington offset
UTC−4
Addis Ababa offset
UTC+3
Washington DST
Yes
Addis Ababa DST
No
Countries
United States · Ethiopia
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Washington and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Washington right now.

Is Washington ahead of Addis Ababa?

No, Washington is 7 hours behind Addis Ababa.

Do Washington and Addis Ababa observe daylight saving time?

Washington observes daylight saving time while Addis Ababa does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Washington and Addis Ababa?

A good window is 16:00–17:00 in Addis Ababa (09:00–10:00 in Washington), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.