EDT to Addis Ababa
+7hEDT
EDTSOURCEAddis Ababa
EATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and EAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and EAT (East Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
Time Conversion Guide: EDT to Addis Ababa
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. Addis Ababa runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. That puts EDT 7 hours ahead of Addis Ababa — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 4:00 PM in Addis Ababa. Midnight in EDT is 7:00 AM in Addis Ababa. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EDT to Addis Ababa time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | Addis Ababa (EAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert EDT to Addis Ababa time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to Addis Ababa: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 5:00 PM in Addis Ababa, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EDT and Addis Ababa are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EDT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Addis Ababa local time against EDT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need Addis Ababa colleagues present.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
About EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
Best time to call between EDT and Addis Ababa
Both EDT and Addis Ababa sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EDT and Addis Ababa overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
EDT is 7 hours ahead of Addis Ababa (EDT UTC-04:00 → EAT UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Addis Ababa
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and Addis Ababa?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 7 hours ahead of Addis Ababa (EAT, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert EDT time to Addis Ababa time?
Add +7h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 4:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
What time is it in Addis Ababa right now?
Addis Ababa uses EAT at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call Addis Ababa from EDT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EDT — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, EDT or Addis Ababa?
EDT is 7 hours ahead of Addis Ababa. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Do EDT and Addis Ababa use different time zones?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) uses EAT at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–Addis Ababa difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +7h offset between EDT and Addis Ababa is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Is there a day difference between EDT and Addis Ababa?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between EDT and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is +7h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
Which cities are in the EAT timezone?
Major cities in the EAT timezone include Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
What is the UTC offset for EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the EAT timezone?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
When is it midnight in EDT, what time is it in Addis Ababa?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is +7h later in Addis Ababa (EAT).
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