PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Dar es Salaam
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- East Africa Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Tanzania
- Region
- Dar es Salaam Region
- Population
- 5,383,728
- Coordinates
- 6.82° S, 39.27° E
- Elevation
- 24 m
Dar es Salaam is a city in Tanzania, in Dar es Salaam Region, with a population of about 5,383,728. It uses the East Africa Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Dar es Salaam does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Dodoma.
Because Dar es Salaam lies at 6.82° S, 39.27° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 11 h 44 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 31 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:32 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| September equinox | 6:12 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 6:05 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 31 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dar es Salaam in?
Dar es Salaam is in the East Africa Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Dar_es_Salaam. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Dar es Salaam have daylight saving time?
No. Dar es Salaam stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Dar es Salaam and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Dar es Salaam, and in July it is 7 hours behind Dar es Salaam, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Dar es Salaam and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Dar es Salaam, and in July it is 10 hours behind Dar es Salaam, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dar es Salaam?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:32 AM and sets at about 6:16 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:05 AM and sets at about 6:36 PM (local time).