Tanzania is a country located in East Africa, known for its wildlife, national parks, and Mount Kilimanjaro — the highest mountain in Africa.
Tanzania operates on East Africa Time (EAT) and uses a single time zone across the entire country. The country does not observe daylight saving time, meaning the time stays the same throughout the year.
The largest city Dar es Salaam and the capital Dodoma follow the same official national time.
Current Time
Tanzania follows East Africa Time (EAT).
- Time Zone: East Africa Time (EAT)
- UTC Offset: UTC +3
- IANA Time Zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Quick Facts
- Capital: Dodoma
- Largest City: Dar es Salaam
- Continent: Africa
- Time Zone: East Africa Time (EAT)
- UTC Offset: UTC +3
- IANA Time Zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- International Dialing Code: +255
- Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Time Difference From
Common time differences between Tanzania and major cities:
- Sydney: Tanzania is 8 hours behind Sydney
- London: Tanzania is 3 hours ahead of London (GMT)
- New York: Tanzania is 8 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo: Tanzania is 6 hours behind Tokyo
Daylight Saving Time
Tanzania does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).
The country remains on UTC+3 all year, and clocks do not change during summer or winter.
Best Time to Call
Recommended calling windows:
- From Australia: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sydney time
- From United Kingdom: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM London time
- From United States: 2:00 AM – 9:00 AM New York time
Typical business hours in Tanzania are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Tanzania use?
Tanzania uses East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3.
Does Tanzania have multiple time zones?
No. Tanzania uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Tanzania observe daylight saving time?
No. The country keeps the same time all year.
What is the IANA time zone for Tanzania?
The official time zone identifier is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Where Is Located
Tanzania is located in East Africa and borders:
- Kenya and Uganda to the north
- Rwanda, Burundi, and Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west
- Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south
- Indian Ocean to the east
What Is Famous For
Tanzania is famous for:
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain
- Serengeti National Park, known for the Great Migration
- Zanzibar Island, a popular tropical destination
- Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Rich wildlife safaris and national parks
Additional Note
Because Tanzania uses one time zone and no daylight saving time, scheduling international calls and travel plans with Tanzania is simple and consistent throughout the year.
