Current Time in Makumbako, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Lat/Long: 8.85° S, 34.83° E
Elevation: 1,651 m above sea level
Population rank: #29 of 287 cities in Tanzania by population
Region: Njombe
IANA Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Tanzania: EAT
The time now in Makumbako, Tanzania is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Makumbako currently observes EAT, UTC+3. Clocks in Makumbako are set to UTC+03:00 under the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Sitting close to the equator, Makumbako sees day length barely change from month to month. At roughly 1651 m, Makumbako is a genuine high-altitude city. Makumbako is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 4386 km off. A major centre in Tanzania, Makumbako keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Makumbako gets 12h 19m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:15 and sunset at 18:35.
Makumbako Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Makumbako
Makumbako gets 12h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Makumbako is at 06:15 and sunset in Makumbako is at 18:35.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 36m near the June solstice to 12h 38m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Makumbako and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Makumbako right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Tanzania
Cities Sharing Makumbako's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Makumbako.
Weather in Makumbako
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Prayer Times in Makumbako
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 20 Oct ● | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:25 | 15:30 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:25 | 15:31 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:01 | 06:14 | 12:25 | 15:32 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:01 | 06:14 | 12:25 | 15:32 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:00 | 06:14 | 12:24 | 15:33 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:00 | 06:13 | 12:24 | 15:33 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:59 | 06:13 | 12:24 | 15:34 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
14-day Forecast for Makumbako
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Makumbako
Moon Phases & Times for Makumbako
Distances & Clock Changes in Makumbako
How Far Is Makumbako From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,386 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,199 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 7,157 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Moscow | 7,188 km | N (2deg) |
| London | 7,499 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Singapore | 7,726 km | E (85deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,751 km | WSW (248deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,301 km | ENE (66deg) |
Makumbako's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Makumbako and you would surface in the open ocean, near 8.8deg N, 145.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Makumbako
What time is it in Makumbako right now?
The current local time in Makumbako is 14:29 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Makumbako follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What time zone is Makumbako in?
Makumbako 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 Makumbako?
Is Makumbako on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Makumbako as of October 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Makumbako today?
Today in Makumbako: sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset is at 18:35, giving 12h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Makumbako tonight?
Over Makumbako tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 67.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Makumbako?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Makumbako, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.