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Rome to Addis Ababa Converter

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Rome4:41 amMon, Jun 8
RomeCEST
Italy · UTC+2
4:41 amMon, Jun 8
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Addis AbabaEAT
Ethiopia · UTC+3
5:41 amMon, Jun 8
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Offset

The time difference between Rome and Addis Ababa is 1 hour.

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Rome (CEST) is behind Addis Ababa (EAT).

CEST: UTC+2

EAT: UTC+3

Rome is currently observing daylight saving time; Addis Ababa is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Rome (10 AM–5 PM in Addis Ababa).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Rome (1:00 PM Addis Ababa).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

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.

Italy

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
  • Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Liberation DaySat, Apr 25
  • International Workers DayFri, May 1
  • Republic DayTue, Jun 2
  • Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
  • St. Francis of Assisi's DaySun, Oct 4
  • All Saints DaySun, Nov 1
  • Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26

About these zones

Rome uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Italy, dial +39.

Addis Ababa uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Ethiopia, dial +251.

Addis Ababa is approximately 2,800 miles southeast of Rome.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

RomeAddis AbabaDay
12:00 am1:00 amSame day
1:00 am2:00 amSame day
2:00 am3:00 amSame day
3:00 am4:00 amSame day
4:00 am5:00 amSame day
5:00 am6:00 amSame day
6:00 am7:00 amSame day
7:00 am8:00 amSame day
8:00 am9:00 amSame day
9:00 am10:00 amSame day
10:00 am11:00 amSame day
11:00 am12:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm12:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Rome observes daylight saving time; Addis Ababa does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Rome transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Rome
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:44 PM
Day length
15h 8m
Addis Ababa
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
Day length
12h 38m

Daylight overlap: 12h 8m — 5:36 AM–5:44 PM in Rome (6:36 AM–6:44 PM in Addis Ababa). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • CIA
  • FCO
  • BGY
  • LIN
  • MXP
  • NAP
  • FLR
  • TSF
  • VCE

Airports in East Africa Time

  • ADD

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Rome in Addis Ababa?
9:00 am Rome is 10:00 am Addis Ababa.
What is 12:00 pm Rome in Addis Ababa?
12:00 pm Rome is 1:00 pm Addis Ababa.
What is 12:30 pm Rome in Addis Ababa?
12:30 pm Rome is 1:30 pm Addis Ababa.
What is 2:00 pm Rome in Addis Ababa?
2:00 pm Rome is 3:00 pm Addis Ababa.
What is 5:00 pm Rome in Addis Ababa?
5:00 pm Rome is 6:00 pm Addis Ababa.
What is 11:30 pm Rome in Addis Ababa?
11:30 pm Rome is 12:30 am Addis Ababa, the next day.