Current Time in Mek'ele, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Lat/Long: 13.5° N, 39.48° E
Elevation: 2,068 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 236 cities in Ethiopia by population
Region: Tigray
IANA Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ethiopia: EAT
Daylight Hours in Mek'ele
Mek'ele gets 12h 54m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 18:48.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 20m near the December solstice to 12h 55m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 04:32 | 05:54 | 12:21 | 15:46 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:32 | 05:54 | 12:21 | 15:46 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:32 | 05:54 | 12:21 | 15:47 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:32 | 05:54 | 12:21 | 15:47 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:33 | 05:54 | 12:22 | 15:47 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:33 | 05:54 | 12:22 | 15:47 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:33 | 05:54 | 12:22 | 15:48 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mek'ele
Sunrise
in Mek'ele
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Mek'ele
↓
6:48 PM
Day Length
12h 53m
Dawn
in Mek'ele
5:30 AM
Dusk
in Mek'ele
7:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Mek'ele
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
40.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:11
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How Far Is Mek'ele From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,103 km | NE (49deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,612 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Moscow | 4,701 km | N (358deg) |
| Paris | 5,192 km | NNW (327deg) |
| London | 5,508 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Singapore | 7,201 km | E (95deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,891 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,029 km | NE (53deg) |
Mek'ele's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mek'ele and you would surface in the open ocean, near 13.5deg S, 140.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mek'ele
What time is it in Mek'ele right now?
The current local time in Mek'ele is 10:20 on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. Mek'ele follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
What time zone is Mek'ele in?
Mek'ele 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 Mek'ele?
Is Mek'ele on daylight saving time right now?
No — Mek'ele is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mek'ele today?
Today in Mek'ele: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 18:48, giving 12h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mek'ele tonight?
The moon phase over Mek'ele tonight is Waning Crescent with 40.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Mek'ele?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mek'ele, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.