Time in Tanzania
Capital · Dodoma
Time zone in Tanzania
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Dar_es_Salaam East Africa Time |
UTC+03:00 | No | Dodoma |
About Tanzania
| Official name: | United Republic of Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Dodoma |
| Region: | Africa · Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 68,153,004 |
| Currency: | Tanzanian shilling (TZS, TSh) |
| Calling code: | +255 |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| ISO codes: | TZ / TZA |
| Internet domain: | .tz |
Cities in Tanzania
- Dar es Salaam
- Mbozi
- Mwanza
- Zanzibar
- Arusha
- Mbeya
- Morogoro
- Tanga
- Dodoma
- Kigoma
- Moshi
- Tabora
- Songea
- Ileje
- Musoma
- Iringa
- Handeni
- Katumba
- Shinyanga
- Mtwara
- Ushirombo
- Kilosa
- Sumbawanga
- Bagamoyo
- Mpanda
- Bukoba
- Singida
- Korogwe
- Uyovu
- Makumbako
- Buseresere
- Bunda
- Merelani
- Katoro
- Ifakara
- Njombe
- Lindi
- Vwawa
- Geita
- Nguruka
- Newala Kisimani
- Geiro
- Kidatu
- Kasulu
- Tunduma
- Masasi
- Kahama
- Kidodi
- Igunga
- Misungwi
- Mlimba
- Mafinga
- Masumbwe
- Chalinze
- Babati
- Biharamulo
- Somanda
- Bariadi
- Kirando
- Tarime
Public holidays in Tanzania 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 2 Jan — Zanzibar Revolution Day
- 20 Mar — End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 7 Apr — Karume Day
- 26 Apr — Union Day
- 1 May — Labour Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Tanzania
How many time zones does Tanzania have?
Tanzania uses one time zone: East Africa Time (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam, currently UTC+03:00).
Does Tanzania use daylight saving time?
No. None of Tanzania’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania?
See the live clock on the Dodoma time page. Dodoma uses Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.