Current Time in Bishoftu
About Bishoftu
Bishoftu is located in Ethiopia, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 207,400. It runs on Africa/Addis_Ababa time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Bishoftu does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryEthiopia
- Population207,400
- Latitude8.7523°
- Longitude38.9785°
- Time zoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Bishoftu Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Bishoftu's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Bishoftu
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Daylight Saving Time
Bishoftu does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+3:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Bishoftu
What time zone is Bishoftu in?
Bishoftu, Ethiopia uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone. It is currently on EAT (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Bishoftu observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Bishoftu does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+3:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bishoftu today?
The sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 6:09 PM in Bishoftu today, giving 11h 58m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Bishoftu and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Bishoftu right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Bishoftu?
Bishoftu is currently UTC+3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.