Current Time in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Lat/Long: 6.82° S, 39.27° E
Elevation: 24 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Tanzania
Region: Dar es Salaam Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Tanzania: EAT
Daylight Hours in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam gets 11h 44m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 18:13.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 43m near the June solstice to 12h 31m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 7 Jun ● | 05:12 | 06:29 | 12:21 | 15:43 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 05:12 | 06:29 | 12:21 | 15:43 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:22 | 15:43 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:22 | 15:43 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:22 | 15:43 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
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How Far Is Dar es Salaam From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,959 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,674 km | NE (51deg) |
| Moscow | 6,960 km | N (359deg) |
| Paris | 7,155 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Singapore | 7,220 km | E (85deg) |
| London | 7,492 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,762 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,289 km | WSW (247deg) |
Dar es Salaam's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dar es Salaam and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.8deg N, 140.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dar es Salaam
What time is it in Dar es Salaam right now?
The current local time in Dar es Salaam is 01:54 on Sunday, June 07, 2026. Dar es Salaam follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What time zone is Dar es Salaam in?
Dar es Salaam uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Dar es Salaam?
Dar es Salaam is UTC+03:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Dar es Salaam local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours forward.
Is Dar es Salaam on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dar es Salaam is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dar es Salaam today?
Today in Dar es Salaam: sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 18:13, giving 11h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dar es Salaam tonight?
The moon phase over Dar es Salaam tonight is Last Quarter with 64.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Dar es Salaam?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dar es Salaam, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.