Current Time in Dessie, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Lat/Long: 11.13° N, 39.63° E
Elevation: 2,494 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 236 cities in Ethiopia by population
Region: Amhara
IANA Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ethiopia: EAT
Dessie is in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Dessie, Ethiopia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Dessie
Dessie gets 12h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dessie is at 06:01 and sunset in Dessie is at 18:47.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 28m near the December solstice to 12h 46m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dessie and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Dessie's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dessie.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 28 Jun ● | 04:41 | 06:01 | 12:24 | 15:51 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | 04:41 | 06:01 | 12:24 | 15:51 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 04:41 | 06:02 | 12:25 | 15:51 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 04:41 | 06:02 | 12:25 | 15:51 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 04:42 | 06:02 | 12:25 | 15:51 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | 04:42 | 06:02 | 12:25 | 15:51 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 04:42 | 06:03 | 12:25 | 15:51 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dessie
Sunrise
in Dessie
↑
6:01 AM
Sunset
in Dessie
↓
6:47 PM
Day Length
12h 45m
Dawn
in Dessie
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Dessie
7:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dessie
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
98.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 18:34
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:15
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How Far Is Dessie From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,272 km | NE (44deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,670 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Moscow | 4,965 km | N (358deg) |
| Paris | 5,423 km | NNW (328deg) |
| London | 5,742 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Singapore | 7,164 km | E (94deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,964 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 10,125 km | WSW (246deg) |
Dessie's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dessie and you would surface near Atuona, French Polynesia, about 207 km from the antipodal point at 11.1deg S, 140.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dessie
What time is it in Dessie right now?
The current local time in Dessie is 23:54 on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Dessie follows the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
What time zone is Dessie in?
Dessie uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Dessie?
Is Dessie on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dessie is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 28, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dessie today?
Today in Dessie: sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset is at 18:47, giving 12h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dessie tonight?
The moon phase over Dessie tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 98.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Dessie?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dessie, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.