Current Time in Bako, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Lat/Long: 5.78° N, 36.57° E
Elevation: 1,401 m above sea level
Population rank: #122 of 236 cities in Ethiopia by population
Region: South Ethiopia Regional State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ethiopia: EAT
The time now in Bako, Ethiopia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Bako currently observes EAT, UTC+3. Bako sits in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone, UTC+03:00. Bako does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Bako sees day length barely change from month to month. Bako lies high in the uplands, around 1401 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 2938 km away. Modest in size, Bako still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Bako gets 11h 59m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:19 and sunset at 18:18.
Bako Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Bako
Bako gets 11h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bako is at 06:19 and sunset in Bako is at 18:18.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 47m near the December solstice to 12h 27m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bako and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bako right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Ethiopia
Cities Sharing Bako's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bako.
Weather in Bako
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Bako
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:07 | 06:19 | 12:19 | 15:37 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:07 | 06:19 | 12:19 | 15:37 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:07 | 06:19 | 12:18 | 15:37 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:07 | 06:19 | 12:18 | 15:37 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:07 | 06:19 | 12:18 | 15:37 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:07 | 06:19 | 12:18 | 15:37 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:07 | 06:19 | 12:18 | 15:38 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
14-day Forecast for Bako
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bako
Sunrise
in Bako
↑
6:19 AM
Sunset
in Bako
↓
6:18 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Dawn
in Bako
5:58 AM
Dusk
in Bako
6:40 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Bako
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:56
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:54
Distances & Clock Changes in Bako
How Far Is Bako From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,938 km | NE (41deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,198 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Moscow | 5,558 km | N (1deg) |
| Paris | 5,770 km | NNW (332deg) |
| London | 6,102 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Singapore | 7,476 km | E (91deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,490 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,576 km | WSW (246deg) |
Bako's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bako and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.8deg S, 143.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bako
What time is it in Bako right now?
The current local time in Bako is 10:27 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Bako follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
What time zone is Bako in?
Bako 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 Bako?
Is Bako on daylight saving time right now?
No — Bako is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bako today?
Bako sees sunrise at 06:19 and sunset at 18:18 today, giving 11h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bako tonight?
Tonight the moon over Bako is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 28.5%.
What is solar time in Bako?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bako, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.