Time now in Tanzania

UTC+03:00 • Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (EAT)

Your device clock is 58ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

20:56:30
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, week 12

Time in Tanzania now

Tanzania has one official time zone: EAT (UTC+03:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Tanzania is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Tanzania?

Official time in Tanzania is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Tanzania

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam UTC+03:00 Dar es Salaam, Ilala, Dar es Salaam, Temeke, Dar es Salaam

List of time zones used in Tanzania (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam UTC+03:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Tanzania

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Tanzania depends on the region.

  • Dar es Salaam: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Tanzania use daylight saving time?

No. Tanzania does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Tanzania?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Tanzania have?
Tanzania has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Tanzania use daylight saving time?
No. Tanzania does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Tanzania time

To convert Tanzania time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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