Offset
The time difference between Addis Ababa and Tokyo is 6 hours.
Addis Ababa (EAT) is behind Tokyo (JST).
EAT: UTC+3
JST: UTC+9
Neither Addis Ababa nor Tokyo is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Addis Ababa (3 PM–5 PM in Tokyo).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Addis Ababa (4:00 PM Tokyo).
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.
Japan
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
- Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
- The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
- Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
- Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
- Greenery DayMon, May 4
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Marine DayMon, Jul 20
- Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
- Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
- Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
- Sports DayMon, Oct 12
- Culture DayTue, Nov 3
- Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
About these zones
Addis Ababa uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Ethiopia, dial +251.
Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST). To call Japan, dial +81.
Tokyo is approximately 6,450 miles northeast of Addis Ababa.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Addis Ababa | Tokyo | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Addis Ababa nor Tokyo 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
- 6:06 AM
- Sunset
- 6:44 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
- Sunrise
- 4:26 AM
- Sunset
- 6:57 PM
- Day length
- 14h 31m
Daylight overlap: 6h 51m — 6:06 AM–12:57 PM in Addis Ababa (12:06 PM–6:57 PM in Tokyo). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Japan Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in East Africa Time
- ADD
Airports in Japan Standard Time
- HND
- NRT
- ITM
- KIX
- UKB
- NGO
- NKM
- CTS
- OKD
- FUK
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Addis Ababa in Tokyo?
- 9:00 am Addis Ababa is 3:00 pm Tokyo.
- What is 12:00 pm Addis Ababa in Tokyo?
- 12:00 pm Addis Ababa is 6:00 pm Tokyo.
- What is 12:30 pm Addis Ababa in Tokyo?
- 12:30 pm Addis Ababa is 6:30 pm Tokyo.
- What is 2:00 pm Addis Ababa in Tokyo?
- 2:00 pm Addis Ababa is 8:00 pm Tokyo.
- What is 5:00 pm Addis Ababa in Tokyo?
- 5:00 pm Addis Ababa is 11:00 pm Tokyo.
- What is 11:30 pm Addis Ababa in Tokyo?
- 11:30 pm Addis Ababa is 5:30 am Tokyo, the next day.