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Time Difference: Addis Ababa to Los Angeles

🇪🇹Addis AbabaUTC+3
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🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Thu, Jun 4
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Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
10 hours
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Addis Ababa
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Addis Ababa vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone at UTC+3, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Addis Ababa (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Addis Ababa and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Addis Ababa and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Addis AbabaLos AngelesStatus
6am8pmAddis Ababa early, Los Angeles evening
7am9pmAddis Ababa early, Los Angeles evening
8am10pmAddis Ababa early, Los Angeles late evening
9am11pmAddis Ababa working hours, Los Angeles late evening
10am12amAddis Ababa working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am1amAddis Ababa working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm2amAddis Ababa working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm3amAddis Ababa working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm4amAddis Ababa working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm5amAddis Ababa working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amAddis Ababa evening, Los Angeles early
6pm8amAddis Ababa evening, Los Angeles early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmAddis Ababa late evening, Los Angeles working hours

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 Los Angeles

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Addis Ababa is 11 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Addis Ababa is 10 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Addis Ababa is 11 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Addis Ababa and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
14,645 km
Direct flight time
~18h 14m

Addis Ababa and Los Angeles are 14,645 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~18h 14m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 10 hours. Addis Ababa is currently 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Addis Ababa ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Addis Ababa is currently 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Addis Ababa?
When it's 9 AM in Addis Ababa, it's 11pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Addis Ababa and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Addis Ababa and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Addis Ababa and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Addis Ababa and Los Angeles are 14,645 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 18 hours 14 minutes.