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Addis Ababa to Santiago

-6h

Addis Ababa

EATSOURCE

Ethiopia · UTC+03:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Santiago

CLST

Chile · UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH06

MM00

06:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Addis Ababa

Santiago

12:00 AM

6:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

8:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

12:00 AM

8:00 AM

2:00 AM

10:00 AM

4:00 AM

12:00 PM

6:00 AM

2:00 PM

8:00 AM

4:00 PM

10:00 AM

6:00 PM

12:00 PM

8:00 PM

2:00 PM

10:00 PM

4:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

EAT and CLST on the World Map

The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and CLST (Chile Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

EAT Zone

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CLST Zone

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EAT – East Africa Time

UTC+03:00

East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in EAT

KenyaEthiopiaTanzaniaUgandaSomaliaMadagascarEritreaDjibouti

Major Cities in EAT

NairobiAddis AbabaDar es SalaamKampalaMogadishuAntananarivo

Key Facts about EAT

•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).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+03:00 year-round

Learn more about EAT on Wikipedia

CLT – Chile Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CLT

Chile

Major Cities in CLT

SantiagoValparaísoConcepciónViña del MarAntofagasta

Key Facts about CLT

•Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
•Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
•Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CLST

Learn more about CLT on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: Addis Ababa and Santiago

Addis Ababa runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. Santiago runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Addis Ababa 6 hours behind Santiago — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa it is 3:00 AM in Santiago. Midnight in Addis Ababa is 6:00 PM in Santiago.Santiago observes daylight saving time while Addis Ababa does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Addis Ababa to Santiago time conversion table

Addis Ababa (EAT)	Santiago (CLST)	Day
12:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	6:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Addis Ababa to Santiago time

Scheduling a call from Addis Ababa to Santiago: a 10:00 AM start in Addis Ababa lands at 4:00 AM in Santiago, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Addis Ababa and Santiago are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM CLST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Addis Ababa viewers need 3:00 AM in Santiago to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:00 AM if the event is anchored to Addis Ababa.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Addis Ababa and need Santiago colleagues present.
Santiago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

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).

About CLT (Chile Standard Time)

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.

Best time to call between Addis Ababa and Santiago

Both Addis Ababa and Santiago sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CLST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Addis Ababa and Santiago overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Addis Ababa is 6 hours behind Santiago (EAT UTC+03:00 → CLST UTC-03:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM EAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Addis Ababa

Does not observe DST

Santiago

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Santiago?

Addis Ababa (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 6 hours behind Santiago (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -6h.

How do I convert Addis Ababa time to Santiago time?

Add -6h to Addis Ababa local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa is 3:00 AM in Santiago.

What time is it in Santiago right now?

Santiago uses CLST at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from Addis Ababa.

What is the best time to call Santiago from Addis Ababa?

Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM EAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CLST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Addis Ababa or Santiago?

Addis Ababa is 6 hours behind Santiago. When it is 12:00 PM in Addis Ababa it is 6:00 AM in Santiago.

Do Addis Ababa and Santiago use different time zones?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while Santiago (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Addis_Ababa and America/Santiago.

Does daylight saving time affect the Addis Ababa–Santiago difference?

Yes at the moment: Santiago is on daylight saving time and Addis Ababa is not, so the -6h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Addis Ababa's time zone?

EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.

Which countries use EAT, Addis Ababa's zone?

EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.

Is there a day difference between Addis Ababa and Santiago?

Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Santiago?

Santiago is -6h from Addis Ababa.

What timezone is Addis Ababa in?

Addis Ababa operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Santiago in?

Santiago operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use EAT (East Africa Time)?

EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, and 2 more countries.

Does EAT observe daylight saving time?

No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about EAT?

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.

Which cities are in the CLT timezone?

Major cities in the CLT timezone include Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.

What is the UTC offset for CLT?

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CLST.

What should I know about the CLT timezone?

Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.