Back to map

Time Difference: Addis Ababa to Sydney

🇪🇹Addis AbabaUTC+3
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇪🇹
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sat, Oct 10
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Sat, Oct 10

Click a time to convert

Time Difference
8 hours
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Addis Ababa
Compare on map
🇪🇹
Addis Ababa
View city page
🇦🇺
Sydney
View city page

Addis Ababa vs Sydney timezone guide

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone at UTC+3, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Addis Ababa (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Addis Ababa and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Addis Ababa and Sydney 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 AbabaSydneyStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmAddis Ababa working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm11pmAddis Ababa working hours, Sydney late evening
4pm12amAddis Ababa working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm1amAddis Ababa evening, Sydney asleep
6pm2amAddis Ababa evening, Sydney asleep
7pm3amAddis Ababa evening, Sydney asleep
8pm4amAddis Ababa evening, Sydney asleep
9pm5amAddis Ababa evening, Sydney asleep
10pm6amAddis Ababa late evening, Sydney early

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 Sydney

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

  • Jan 1 → Apr 4Addis Ababa is 8 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3Addis Ababa is 7 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Jan 1Addis Ababa is 8 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Addis Ababa and Sydney

Great-circle distance
12,634 km
Direct flight time
~15h 52m

Addis Ababa and Sydney are 12,634 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 52m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

More comparisons

Addis Ababa to New YorkAddis Ababa to LondonAddis Ababa to TokyoSydney to New YorkSydney to LondonSydney to TokyoSydney to Dubai

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Sydney?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Addis Ababa is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
Is Addis Ababa ahead of Sydney?
No. Addis Ababa is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Addis Ababa?
When it's 9 AM in Addis Ababa, it's 5pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Addis Ababa and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Addis Ababa and Sydney 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 Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney 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 Sydney?
Addis Ababa and Sydney are 12,634 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 52 minutes.