The official language of Ethiopia, which has an estimated population of 70 million. According to recent surveys, VOA Amharic attracts about one-fifth of the adult population. This is one of the largest audiences proportionally of any service at VOA.

As of March 30, 2008 the evening show is on:

13870 on the 22-meter band

11520, 11905 and 11925 on the 25-meter band

9875 on the 31-meter band

Amharic Weekly Programs:

 Monday: Sports
 Tuesday: Science/Health
 Wednesday: Americana/Ethiopians in America
 Thursday: Cultural Mosaic/Agriculture
 Friday: Current Affairs/African Topics
 Saturday: Kezihem Keziam: News Magazine/Reports/Listeners Comment
 Sunday: Radio Magazine/Mestawot