Time Now in Bishoftu, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Lat/Long: 8.75° N, 38.98° E
Elevation: 1,978 m above sea level
Population rank: #12 of 236 cities in Ethiopia by population
Region: Oromiya
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
Bishoftu 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 Bishoftu, Ethiopia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bishoftu
Daylight Hours in Bishoftu
Bishoftu gets 12h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bishoftu is at 06:11 and sunset in Bishoftu is at 18:47.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 37m near the December solstice to 12h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bishoftu and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Bishoftu
What is the current local time in Bishoftu?
The live local time in Bishoftu is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bishoftu currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Bishoftu in?
Bishoftu uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Bishoftu observe daylight saving time?
No. Bishoftu stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Bishoftu's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bishoftu.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 11 Jul ● | 04:52 | 06:11 | 12:29 | 15:55 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:53 | 06:11 | 12:29 | 15:55 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:53 | 06:12 | 12:29 | 15:55 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:53 | 06:12 | 12:29 | 15:55 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:54 | 06:12 | 12:30 | 15:54 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:54 | 06:12 | 12:30 | 15:54 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:54 | 06:12 | 12:30 | 15:54 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Bishoftu
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:46
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Distances & Clock Changes in Bishoftu
How Far Is Bishoftu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,514 km | NE (41deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,826 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Moscow | 5,228 km | N (359deg) |
| Paris | 5,612 km | NNW (329deg) |
| London | 5,936 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Singapore | 7,220 km | E (93deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,123 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,953 km | WSW (246deg) |
Bishoftu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bishoftu and you would surface near Taiohae, French Polynesia, about 103 km from the antipodal point at 8.8deg S, 141.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bishoftu
What time is it in Bishoftu right now?
The current local time in Bishoftu is 11:42 on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Bishoftu follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
What time zone is Bishoftu in?
Bishoftu 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 Bishoftu?
Is Bishoftu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Bishoftu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Bishoftu tonight?
The moon phase over Bishoftu tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Bishoftu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bishoftu, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.