Current Time in Tanzania 🇹🇿
Check the current local time anywhere in Tanzania. Below you'll find live clocks for Tanzania's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Tanzania
- Arusha Sun 05:50:17
- Babati Sun 05:50:17
- Bagamoyo Sun 05:50:17
- Bukoba Sun 05:50:17
- Chake Chake Sun 05:50:17
- Dar es Salaam Sun 05:50:17
- Dodoma Sun 05:50:17
- Iringa Sun 05:50:17
- Kigoma Sun 05:50:17
- Lindi Sun 05:50:17
- Makumbako Sun 05:50:17
- Mbeya Sun 05:50:17
- Morogoro Sun 05:50:17
- Moshi Sun 05:50:17
- Mpanda Sun 05:50:17
- Mtwara Sun 05:50:17
- Musoma Sun 05:50:17
- Mwanza Sun 05:50:17
- Shinyanga Sun 05:50:17
- Singida Sun 05:50:17
- Sokoni Sun 05:50:17
- Somanda Sun 05:50:17
- Songea Sun 05:50:17
- Sumbawanga Sun 05:50:17
- Tabora Sun 05:50:17
- Tanga Sun 05:50:17
- Ushirombo Sun 05:50:17
- Vwawa Sun 05:50:17
- Wete Sun 05:50:17
- Zanzibar Sun 05:50:17
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Arusha | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Babati | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Bagamoyo | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Bukoba | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Chake Chake | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Dar es Salaam | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Dodoma | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Iringa | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Kigoma | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Lindi | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Makumbako | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Mbeya | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Morogoro | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Moshi | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Mpanda | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Mtwara | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Musoma | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Mwanza | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Shinyanga | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Singida | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Sokoni | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Somanda | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Songea | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Sumbawanga | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Tabora | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Tanga | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Ushirombo | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Vwawa | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Wete | Sun 05:50:17 |
| Zanzibar | Sun 05:50:17 |
IANA time zones in Tanzania
Tanzania maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam EAT · UTC+03:00
- Africa/Nairobi EAT · UTC+03:00
Does Tanzania have multiple time zones?
Yes. Tanzania uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | UTC+03:00 |
| Africa/Nairobi | UTC+03:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Tanzania at a glance
| Current main time | 05:50 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | EAT |
| Capital | Dodoma |
| Cities tracked | 30 |
How many time zones does Tanzania have?
Tanzania keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+03:00.
Does Tanzania change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Tanzania stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Tanzania
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. If Tanzania has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Tanzania
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Dar es Salaam or another major city in Tanzania. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Tanzania
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma. The biggest cities in Tanzania include Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Mbeya and Morogoro. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Tanzania has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Tanzania - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Tanzania have?
Tanzania uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Tanzania use daylight saving time?
No - Tanzania keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Tanzania right now?
It is about 05:50 on Sunday in the main time zone of Tanzania. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Tanzania time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Tanzania to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Dodoma, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Tanzania 🇹🇿 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | TZ / TZA |
| Capital city clock | Dodoma |
| Cities shown | 30 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Dodoma time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.