Current local time in Zanzibar, Tanzania
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Zanzibar West, Tanzania uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 403,658.
| Country: | Tanzania |
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| State / region: | Zanzibar West |
| Coordinates: | 6°10′S / 39°12′E |
| Population: | 403,658 |
| Currency: | Tanzanian shilling (TZS) |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +255 |
Time zone in Zanzibar
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
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| Time zone name: | East Africa Time (EAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Zanzibar does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Zanzibar today
| Sunrise: | 05:59 |
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| Sunset: | 18:16 |
| Solar noon: | 12:07 |
| Day length: | 12h 16m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:38 – 18:37 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Zanzibar
- London+2 hZanzibar is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hZanzibar is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hZanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Zanzibar time
What time zone is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar uses the IANA time zone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Zanzibar observe daylight saving time?
Zanzibar does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and London?
Right now Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and New York?
Right now Zanzibar is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.