Current Time in Dire Dawa
About Dire Dawa
Dire Dawa is located in Ethiopia, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 343,000. It runs on Africa/Addis_Ababa time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Dire Dawa does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryEthiopia
- Population343,000
- Latitude9.5931°
- Longitude41.8661°
- Time zoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Dire Dawa Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Dire Dawa's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Dire Dawa
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Daylight Saving Time
Dire Dawa does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+3:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Dire Dawa
What time zone is Dire Dawa in?
Dire Dawa, 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 Dire Dawa observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa today?
The sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 5:57 PM in Dire Dawa today, giving 11h 57m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Dire Dawa and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Dire Dawa right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Dire Dawa?
Dire Dawa is currently UTC+3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.