Time Now in Matui, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Lat/Long: 4.8° S, 38.25° E
Elevation: 908 m above sea level
Population rank: #121 of 287 cities in Tanzania by population
Region: Tanga
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
Local time in Matui runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). 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. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Perched at about 908 m, Matui sits well above the coast. Matui is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 3810 km off. Modest in size, Matui still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Matui at 06:37 and sets at 18:29, giving 11h 52m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Matui
Daylight Hours in Matui
Matui gets 11h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Matui is at 06:37 and sunset in Matui is at 18:29.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 50m near the June solstice to 12h 24m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Matui and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Matui right now.
Other Cities in Tanzania with Local Time
Cities Sharing Matui's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Matui.
Weather in Matui
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Prayer Times in Matui
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 21 Jul ● | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:21 | 06:36 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 05:21 | 06:36 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 05:21 | 06:36 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 05:21 | 06:36 | 12:33 | 15:56 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
14-day Forecast for Matui
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Matui
Sunrise
in Matui
↑
6:37 AM
Sunset
in Matui
↓
6:29 PM
Day Length
11h 52m
Dawn
in Matui
6:14 AM
Dusk
in Matui
6:52 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Matui
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
53.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:46
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:33
Distances & Clock Changes in Matui
How Far Is Matui From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,810 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,628 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 6,734 km | N (360deg) |
| Paris | 6,904 km | NNW (334deg) |
| London | 7,241 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Singapore | 7,316 km | E (86deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,773 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,274 km | WSW (247deg) |
Matui's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Matui and you would surface in the open ocean, near 4.8deg N, 141.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matui
What time is it in Matui right now?
The current local time in Matui is 23:21 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Matui follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What time zone is Matui in?
Matui 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 Matui?
Is Matui on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 21, 2026, Matui is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Matui today?
In Matui today the sun rises at 06:37 and sets at 18:29, giving 11h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Matui tonight?
Tonight the moon over Matui is in its First Quarter phase, lit 53.9%.
What is solar time in Matui?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Matui, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.