Island in Tanzania

Current Local Time in Zanzibar

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

🌙 75°F now🕔 4:37 AM local📅 Best: July, August and September

Current local time in Zanzibar

4:37 AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
UTC offsetUTC+03:00
UTC now1:37 AM
Sunrise5:57 AM
Sunset6:15 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:57 AM
Sunset6:15 PM
Daylight12h 18m
Solar noon12:06 PM
Golden hour (am)5:57 AM - 6:57 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Blue hour (am)5:27 AM - 5:57 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 99%
Moonrise7:35 PM
Moonset6:45 AM

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

Quick facts about Zanzibar

TypeIsland
CountryTanzania
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)
Known forStone Town and spice plantations
Local time4:37 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJuly, August and September
ClimateTropical

Local time by beach in Zanzibar

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Summary

Zanzibar is an island in Tanzania. Zanzibar is an island known for Stone Town and spice plantations.

Right now it is 75°F (24°C) in Zanzibar with clear. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 74°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Zanzibar is July, August and September. The climate is tropical. April, May and November tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 72°F.

Nearby highlights include Nungwi Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

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Coordinates: 6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is an island in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Zanzibar right now?

It is currently 75°F (24°C) with clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. April, May and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Zanzibar in?

Zanzibar observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The local time is 4:37 AM.

What are the top things to do in Zanzibar?

Popular options include Nungwi Beach.

What places are in Zanzibar?

Zanzibar covers 1 places in this atlas, including Nungwi Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - 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 27, 2026 at 4:37 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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