Current Time in Metu, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Lat/Long: 8.3° N, 35.58° E
Elevation: 1,700 m above sea level
Population rank: #59 of 236 cities in Ethiopia by population
Region: Oromiya
IANA Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ethiopia: EAT
The time now in Metu, Ethiopia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Metu currently observes EAT, UTC+3. Metu keeps its clocks on UTC+03:00, in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Metu sees day length barely change from month to month. At roughly 1700 m, Metu is a genuine high-altitude city. Metu is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2808 km off. Metu is a smaller locality in Ethiopia, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Today Metu sees 11h 55m between a 06:25 sunrise and a 18:20 sunset.
Metu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Metu
Metu gets 11h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Metu is at 06:25 and sunset in Metu is at 18:20.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 38m near the December solstice to 12h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Metu and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Ethiopia
Cities Sharing Metu's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Metu.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 05:12 | 06:25 | 12:23 | 15:42 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:12 | 06:25 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:12 | 06:25 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:12 | 06:25 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:12 | 06:25 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:12 | 06:25 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:12 | 06:25 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Metu
Sunrise
in Metu
↑
6:25 AM
Sunset
in Metu
↓
6:20 PM
Day Length
11h 55m
Dawn
in Metu
6:03 AM
Dusk
in Metu
6:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Metu
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
36.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:56
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:44
Distances & Clock Changes in Metu
How Far Is Metu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,808 km | NE (46deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,193 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Moscow | 5,280 km | N (2deg) |
| Paris | 5,472 km | NNW (332deg) |
| London | 5,803 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Singapore | 7,592 km | E (92deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,490 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,592 km | WSW (246deg) |
Metu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Metu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 8.3deg S, 144.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Metu
What time is it in Metu right now?
The current local time in Metu is 07:53 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Metu follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
What time zone is Metu in?
Metu 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 Metu?
Is Metu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Metu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Metu today?
Today in Metu: sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset is at 18:20, giving 11h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Metu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Metu is in its First Quarter phase, lit 36.4%.
What is solar time in Metu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Metu, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.