Time Now in Mtwara, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Lat/Long: 10.27° S, 40.18° E
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 287 cities in Tanzania by population
Region: Mtwara
IANA Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Tanzania: EAT
Mtwara is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Mtwara, Tanzania, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Mtwara
Daylight Hours in Mtwara
Mtwara gets 11h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mtwara is at 06:38 and sunset in Mtwara is at 18:12.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 31m near the June solstice to 12h 43m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Mtwara and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mtwara right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Mtwara
What is the current local time in Mtwara?
The live local time in Mtwara is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Mtwara currently observes EAT, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Mtwara in?
Mtwara uses the EAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Mtwara observe daylight saving time?
No. Mtwara stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Mtwara's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mtwara.
Weather in Mtwara
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Prayer Times in Mtwara
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:25 | 15:44 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:25 | 15:44 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:25 | 15:45 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:25 | 15:45 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:25 | 15:45 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:25 | 15:45 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:25 | 15:45 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mtwara
Sunrise
in Mtwara
↑
6:38 AM
Sunset
in Mtwara
↓
6:12 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Dawn
in Mtwara
6:15 AM
Dusk
in Mtwara
6:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Mtwara
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:17
Distances & Clock Changes in Mtwara
How Far Is Mtwara From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,270 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,847 km | NE (48deg) |
| Singapore | 7,158 km | E (83deg) |
| Moscow | 7,346 km | N (358deg) |
| Paris | 7,544 km | NNW (334deg) |
| London | 7,882 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,833 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,232 km | WSW (247deg) |
Mtwara's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mtwara and you would surface in the open ocean, near 10.3deg N, 139.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mtwara
What time is it in Mtwara right now?
The current local time in Mtwara is 16:28 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Mtwara follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What time zone is Mtwara in?
Mtwara 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 Mtwara?
Is Mtwara on daylight saving time right now?
No — Mtwara is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mtwara today?
Today in Mtwara: sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset is at 18:12, giving 11h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mtwara tonight?
The moon phase over Mtwara tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Mtwara?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mtwara, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.