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Current Local Time in Tanzania

Current local time and time zone in Tanzania, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 73°F now🕔 11:06 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September, October and November👥 67 million

Current local time in Tanzania

11:06 PM
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
UTC offsetUTC+03:00
UTC now8:06 PM
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset6:31 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset6:31 PM
Daylight12h 11m
Solar noon12:25 PM
Golden hour (am)6:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:31 PM - 6:31 PM
Blue hour (am)5:50 AM - 6:20 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:31 PM - 7:01 PM
Moon phase🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Moonrise1:05 AM
Moonset1:15 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Tanzania

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates6°9′46.8″S 35°45′5.8″E (-6.163, 35.7516)
CapitalDodoma
Population67.000.000
Area365.756 sq mi
ISO codeTZ
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3TZA
CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS)
LanguagesSwahili, English
Calling code+255
Time zoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Local time11:06 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September, October and November
ClimateMediterranean

Local time by national park in Tanzania

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Local time by unesco world heritage site in Tanzania

1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas

Local time by mountain in Tanzania

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Local time by island in Tanzania

1 islands mapped in this atlas

Local time by city in Tanzania

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Local time by lake in Tanzania

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Summary

Tanzania is a country in Africa. Tanzania is a country in Africa with its capital at Dodoma. It has a population of about 67 million. The capital is Dodoma.

Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Tanzania with overcast. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 63°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 14%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Tanzania is May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 59°F.

Nearby highlights include Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Tanzania today at 8.8/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 6°9′46.8″S 35°45′5.8″E (-6.163, 35.7516)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tanzania?

Tanzania is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -6.163, 35.7516. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Tanzania right now?

It is currently 73°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 56% and wind is 15 mph.

When is the best time to visit Tanzania?

May, June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Tanzania, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Tanzania in?

Tanzania observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:06 PM.

How many people live in Tanzania?

Tanzania has a population of approximately 67 million.

What are the top things to do in Tanzania?

Popular options include Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Nungwi Beach and Zanzibar.

What places are in Tanzania?

Tanzania covers 6 places in this atlas, including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Zanzibar City and Lake Victoria.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 4, 2026 at 11:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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