Time Now in Aksum, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Lat/Long: 14.12° N, 38.72° E
Elevation: 2,131 m above sea level
Population rank: #33 of 236 cities in Ethiopia by population
Region: Tigray
IANA Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ethiopia: EAT
Aksum is in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Aksum, Ethiopia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Aksum
Daylight Hours in Aksum
Aksum gets 12h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Aksum is at 06:05 and sunset in Aksum is at 18:57.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 17m near the December solstice to 12h 57m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Aksum and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Aksum right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Aksum
What is the current local time in Aksum?
The live local time in Aksum is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Aksum currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Aksum in?
Aksum uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Aksum observe daylight saving time?
No. Aksum stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Aksum's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Aksum.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 04:44 | 06:04 | 12:31 | 15:53 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:44 | 06:05 | 12:31 | 15:52 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:45 | 06:05 | 12:31 | 15:52 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:45 | 06:05 | 12:31 | 15:52 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:45 | 06:05 | 12:31 | 15:52 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:46 | 06:06 | 12:31 | 15:51 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:46 | 06:06 | 12:31 | 15:51 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Aksum
Sunrise
in Aksum
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Aksum
↓
6:57 PM
Day Length
12h 52m
Dawn
in Aksum
5:41 AM
Dusk
in Aksum
7:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Aksum
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
3.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:59
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:53
Distances & Clock Changes in Aksum
How Far Is Aksum From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,123 km | NE (52deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,675 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Moscow | 4,631 km | N (359deg) |
| Paris | 5,090 km | NNW (327deg) |
| London | 5,406 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Singapore | 7,288 km | E (95deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,946 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,053 km | NE (53deg) |
Aksum's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Aksum and you would surface in the open ocean, near 14.1deg S, 141.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aksum
What time is it in Aksum right now?
The current local time in Aksum is 02:55 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Aksum follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
What time zone is Aksum in?
Aksum uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Aksum?
Is Aksum on daylight saving time right now?
No — Aksum is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aksum today?
Today in Aksum: sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset is at 18:57, giving 12h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Aksum tonight?
The moon phase over Aksum tonight is Waxing Crescent with 3.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Aksum?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Aksum, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.