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Time Difference: Addis Ababa to London

🇪🇹Addis AbabaUTC+3
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇪🇹
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Wed, Jun 3
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
2 hours
London is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa vs London timezone guide

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone at UTC+3, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 3 hours behind Addis Ababa (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Addis Ababa and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 11am5pm in Addis Ababa, which is 9am3pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Addis AbabaLondonStatus
6am4amAddis Ababa early, London asleep
7am5amAddis Ababa early, London asleep
8am6amAddis Ababa early, London early
9am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm5pmAddis Ababa evening, London evening
8pm6pmAddis Ababa evening, London evening
9pm7pmAddis Ababa evening, London evening
10pm8pmAddis Ababa late evening, London evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Addis Ababa and London

London observes daylight saving time, but Addis Ababa does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Addis Ababa is 3 hours ahead London
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead London
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Addis Ababa is 3 hours ahead London

Distance between Addis Ababa and London

Great-circle distance
5,897 km
Direct flight time
~7h 56m

Addis Ababa and London are 5,897 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~7h 56m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and London?
The current time difference is 2 hours. Addis Ababa is currently 2 hours ahead of London.
Is Addis Ababa ahead of London?
Yes. Addis Ababa is currently 2 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Addis Ababa?
When it's 9 AM in Addis Ababa, it's 7am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Addis Ababa and London?
The best window is 11am–5pm in Addis Ababa, which is 9am–3pm in London. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Addis Ababa and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Addis Ababa does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Addis Ababa and London?
Addis Ababa and London are 5,897 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 7 hours 56 minutes.