Time Now in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Lat/Long: 9.59° N, 41.87° E
Elevation: 1,204 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 of 236 cities in Ethiopia by population
Region: Dire Dawa
IANA Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ethiopia: EAT
Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Dire Dawa
Daylight Hours in Dire Dawa
Dire Dawa gets 12h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dire Dawa is at 05:59 and sunset in Dire Dawa is at 18:37.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 34m near the December solstice to 12h 41m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Dire Dawa
What is the current local time in Dire Dawa?
The live local time in Dire Dawa is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Dire Dawa currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Dire Dawa in?
Dire Dawa uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Dire Dawa observe daylight saving time?
No. Dire Dawa stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Dire Dawa's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dire Dawa.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:40 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 15:43 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:40 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 15:43 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:40 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 15:43 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:41 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 15:42 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:41 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 15:42 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:41 | 06:00 | 12:18 | 15:42 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:42 | 06:00 | 12:18 | 15:42 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dire Dawa
Sunrise
in Dire Dawa
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Dire Dawa
↓
6:37 PM
Day Length
12h 37m
Dawn
in Dire Dawa
5:36 AM
Dusk
in Dire Dawa
7:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dire Dawa
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:49
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Distances & Clock Changes in Dire Dawa
How Far Is Dire Dawa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,240 km | NE (38deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,496 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Moscow | 5,147 km | N (357deg) |
| Paris | 5,699 km | NNW (328deg) |
| London | 6,015 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Singapore | 6,908 km | E (94deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,793 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,079 km | NE (54deg) |
Dire Dawa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dire Dawa and you would surface near Atuona, French Polynesia, about 103 km from the antipodal point at 9.6deg S, 138.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dire Dawa
What time is it in Dire Dawa right now?
The current local time in Dire Dawa is 12:42 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Dire Dawa follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
What time zone is Dire Dawa in?
Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa?
Is Dire Dawa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dire Dawa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dire Dawa today?
Today in Dire Dawa: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 18:37, giving 12h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dire Dawa tonight?
The moon phase over Dire Dawa tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Dire Dawa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dire Dawa, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.