Time Difference Between Addis Ababa and Los Angeles

The time difference between Addis Ababa and Los Angeles is 10 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Addis Ababa, it is 02:00 in Los Angeles. Addis Ababa uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (UTC+3), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Addis Ababa — 10 hours
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
02:49:37
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+3 · EAT
Los Angeles, United States
16:49:37
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Addis Ababa vs Los Angeles

Detail Addis Ababa Los Angeles
Time Zone IDAfrica/Addis_AbabaAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+3UTC-7
AbbreviationEATPDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryEthiopiaUnited States
RegionAfricaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 10 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Addis Ababa and Los Angeles. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Addis Ababa or late evenings in Los Angeles tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Addis Ababa time to Los Angeles time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Addis Ababa Los Angeles
00:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 20:00 (-1 day)
07:00 21:00 (-1 day)
08:00 22:00 (-1 day)
09:00 23:00 (-1 day)
10:00 00:00
11:00 01:00
12:00 02:00
13:00 03:00
14:00 04:00
15:00 05:00
16:00 06:00
17:00 07:00
18:00 08:00
19:00 09:00
20:00 10:00
21:00 11:00
22:00 12:00 Night
23:00 13:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time, while Addis Ababa is on standard time. When Los Angeles switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 10 hours. Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Addis Ababa.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Addis Ababa to Los Angeles?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Addis Ababa time to Los Angeles time?

Subtract 10 hours from Addis Ababa time to get Los Angeles time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.