Current Time in Tanzania
Tanzania uses East Africa Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EATUTC+3
Tanzania time zone
East Africa Time
East Africa Time (EAT)
--:--UTC+3- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Dar es Salaam, Dodoma
IANA time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Major cities in Tanzania
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania to New York | -7 hours | |
| Tanzania to London | -2 hours | |
| Tanzania to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Tanzania to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Tanzania to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Tanzania: FAQs
What time zone is Tanzania in?
Tanzania uses East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year.
Does Tanzania observe daylight saving time?
No. Tanzania does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Tanzania and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Tanzania. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Dodoma, the capital?
Dodoma is on East Africa Time, currently EAT (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Dodoma page.