Time difference: Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia
The time now in Riyadh and Addis Ababa, the difference between the two countries, and a converter for any time.
Saudi time to Ethiopia time
| In Saudi Arabia | In Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
Saudi Arabia is on UTC+3 all year. Ethiopia is on UTC+3 all year, so the difference doesn’t change.
Best time to call Ethiopia
It’s daytime in both places (between 8 AM and 10 PM) from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Saudi time, which is 8:00 am to 10:00 pm in Addis Ababa. That’s the easiest window for calling family or setting up a work meeting.
About Saudi time
Saudi Arabia uses Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) in every city and never changes its clocks. Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen share the same time, so the difference with them stays the same all year.
Common questions
What’s the time difference between Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is the same time as Saudi Arabia all year.
Does Saudi Arabia change its clocks in summer?
No. Saudi Arabia stays on UTC+3 all year, with no daylight saving time.
What time zone is Ethiopia in?
UTC+3 all year.