Current Time in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Country
Dialling: +255
City Details
Dar es Salaam
Lat: 6.7924° S
Long: 39.2083° E
Population: 6,000,000
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
GMT+3
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Overview
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's largest city and economic capital, though Dodoma is the official political capital. With approximately 7.7 million residents as of 2025, it is Tanzania's economic engine — handling over 95% of the country's imports and exports through its port. Dar es Salaam means 'Haven of Peace' in Arabic, and the city has the fastest-growing port in East Africa, driven by regional trade from landlocked Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia and the DRC.
Administrative Region
Dar es Salaam Region
TZ-02
Local Currency
Tsh
Metadata
- Web Domain.tz
- ISO CodeTZ-02
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The site was a small fishing village of the Mzizima people. Sultan Seyyid Majid of Zanzibar chose the site in 1866 to develop a new port and trading town, naming it Dar es Salaam. German colonial authorities made it the capital of German East Africa in 1891. Britain took control after World War I and maintained it as the capital of Tanganyika until independence in 1961 and the formation of Tanzania in 1964.
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👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •National Museum and House of Culture
- •Village Museum — open-air collection of traditional East African dwellings
- •Kariakoo Market — major urban market
- •Zanzibar Stone Town ferry (2 hrs by fast ferry)
- •Coco Beach (Msasani Peninsula) — sunset views
🎒 Visitor Tip
Dar es Salaam is primarily a working port city rather than a tourist destination — use it as a gateway to Zanzibar (2 hrs by fast ferry) and the national parks. The Dar es Salaam ferry terminal is the jump-off for Zanzibar, Pemba and the Mafia islands. The National Museum and Village Museum are the most worthwhile city attractions. Kariakoo Market is the main market area — energetic and authentic. The DART rapid bus transit runs along the main corridors.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Located on a protected natural harbour on the Indian Ocean coast of east Africa, approximately 6°S latitude. The city is built on flat to gently rolling coastal plain at 0–100m elevation. The harbour — one of the finest natural harbours in East Africa — is formed by two peninsulas (Msasani to the north, Kigamboni to the south) sheltering the inner harbour. The Msimbazi and Mzinga rivers flow through the urban area.
Climate Stats
Tropical wet and dry (Köppen Aw)
Avg Summer
30°C
Avg Winter
26°C
Annual Rainfall
1063 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Dar es Salaam
What timezone is Dar es Salaam in?↓
Dar es Salaam is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam), currently UTCGMT+3.
Does Tanzania observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Tanzania does not observe daylight saving time. Dar es Salaam stays on Dar_es_Salaam (UTCGMT+3) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is Dar_es_Salaam?↓
Dar_es_Salaam stands for Africa/Dar_es_Salaam. It is UTCGMT+3 and is the standard time used in Tanzania.
How many hours ahead is Dar es Salaam compared to London?↓
Dar es Salaam is 3 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Dar es Salaam and New York?↓
Dar es Salaam is 8 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Dar es Salaam?↓
The time displayed for Dar es Salaam is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+3 mean for Dar es Salaam?↓
UTCGMT+3 means Dar es Salaam is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Dar es Salaam?↓
Standard business hours in Dar es Salaam are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Dar_es_Salaam (UTCGMT+3). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Tanzania national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Dar es Salaam and London?↓
Dar es Salaam is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.