Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind Dubai. When it's 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa, it's 10:00 AM in Dubai. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so this difference remains constant year-round.
Addis Ababa follows East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3), while Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). The minimal time difference makes business coordination between these cities very convenient.
Optimal meeting window: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Addis Ababa time (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Dubai). The 1-hour difference allows for nearly complete overlap of business hours.
Ethiopian Airlines operates one of the largest flight networks from Addis Ababa, including frequent connections to Dubai. Both cities serve as major transit hubs for their regions.