Offset
There is no time difference between Addis Ababa and Istanbul.
Addis Ababa (EAT) is currently the same time as Istanbul (TRT).
EAT: UTC+3
TRT: UTC+3
Neither Addis Ababa nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Addis Ababa (9 AM–5 PM in Istanbul).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Addis Ababa (1:00 PM Istanbul).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Turkey
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- National Independence & Children's DayThu, Apr 23
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayTue, May 19
- Democracy and National Unity DayWed, Jul 15
- Victory DaySun, Aug 30
- Republic DayThu, Oct 29
About these zones
Addis Ababa uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Ethiopia, dial +251.
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Istanbul is approximately 2,300 miles north of Addis Ababa.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Addis Ababa | Istanbul | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Addis Ababa nor Istanbul observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:15 AM
- Sunset
- 6:49 PM
- Day length
- 12h 34m
- Sunrise
- 5:50 AM
- Sunset
- 8:32 PM
- Day length
- 14h 42m
Daylight overlap: 12h 34m — 6:15 AM–6:49 PM in Addis Ababa (6:15 AM–6:49 PM in Istanbul). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
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Airports in these zones
Airports in East Africa Time
- ADD
Airports in Turkey Time
- IST
- SAW
- ESB
- YEI
- ADB
- GZT
- DIY
- ADA
- COV
- ASR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Addis Ababa in Istanbul?
- 9:00 am Addis Ababa is 9:00 am Istanbul.
- What is 12:00 pm Addis Ababa in Istanbul?
- 12:00 pm Addis Ababa is 12:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 12:30 pm Addis Ababa in Istanbul?
- 12:30 pm Addis Ababa is 12:30 pm Istanbul.
- What is 2:00 pm Addis Ababa in Istanbul?
- 2:00 pm Addis Ababa is 2:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 5:00 pm Addis Ababa in Istanbul?
- 5:00 pm Addis Ababa is 5:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 11:30 pm Addis Ababa in Istanbul?
- 11:30 pm Addis Ababa is 11:30 pm Istanbul.