Addis Ababa×Port Moresby
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Addis Ababa, it's that in Port Moresby.
When it's 8:00 am in Addis Ababa, it's 3:00 pm in Port Moresby — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 pm in Port Moresby — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Addis Ababa, it's 7:00 pm in Port Moresby — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Addis Ababa, it's 10:00 pm in Port Moresby — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Addis Ababa, it's 12:00 am in Port Moresby — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Addis Ababa, it's 4:00 am in Port Moresby — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Addis Ababa uses the ETB (Br) and Port Moresby uses the PGK (K). Language shifts too — Amharic in Addis Ababa, English in Port Moresby. Be careful behind the wheel: Addis Ababa drives on the right, Port Moresby on the left.
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (ETB · Br)
- Language
- Amharic
- Calling code
- +251
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean kina (PGK · K)
- Language
- English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
- Calling code
- +675
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Addis Ababa and Port Moresby?
Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Port Moresby. Addis Ababa runs on GMT+3 and Port Moresby on GMT+10. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Addis Ababa, what time is it in Port Moresby?
10:00 am in Addis Ababa is 5:00 pm in Port Moresby on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Addis Ababa, what time is it in Port Moresby?
3:00 pm in Addis Ababa is 10:00 pm in Port Moresby on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Addis Ababa from Port Moresby?
About 12,174 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 49m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Addis Ababa and Port Moresby use?
Addis Ababa uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB, Br); Port Moresby uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK, K). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Addis Ababa from Port Moresby?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +251, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Addis Ababa and Port Moresby?
Addis Ababa primarily speaks Amharic; Port Moresby speaks English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Addis Ababa and Port Moresby drive on the same side of the road?
No. Ethiopia drives on the right, Papua New Guinea on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.