Does Addis Ababa observe daylight saving time?

No. Addis Ababa stays on EAT (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Dubai when it's 9 AM in Addis Ababa?

10:00 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

Addis Ababa to Dubai Meeting Planner

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

Addis Ababa · Ethiopia

7:37 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · EAT

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

8:37 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · GST

Best Meeting Times Between Addis Ababa and Dubai

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Addis Ababa (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

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2 of 4 places

Addis AbabaOrganizerEthiopia ·7:37AMnow
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates ·8:37AMnow

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Date in Addis Ababa

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Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Addis Ababa time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Addis Ababa (13:00) and Dubai (14:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Addis Ababa (12:00) and Dubai (13:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Addis Ababa (14:00) and Dubai (15:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Addis Ababa1:00 PM UTC+3Sun, Oct 18
Dubai2:00 PM GSTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 10:00 UTC

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Time difference between Addis Ababa and Dubai

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Addis Ababa on EAT (UTC+3). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Addis Ababa and Dubai over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Dubai 1 hour ahead	—

Addis Ababa is on East Africa Time. Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Addis Ababa & Dubai Scheduling

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Dubai?: Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Addis Ababa on EAT (UTC+3). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Addis Ababa and Dubai?: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Addis Ababa (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does Addis Ababa observe daylight saving time?: No. Addis Ababa stays on EAT (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?: No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Dubai when it's 9 AM in Addis Ababa?: 10:00 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

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