Current Local Time in Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (GMT+3)

10:20:06

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅6:23 AM
🌇6:49 PM

Dar es Salaam is located in the Africa/Dar es_Salaam timezone in Tanzania.

💵TZS Tanzanian Shilling
📞+255 22
🔌Type C, F
🚗Right

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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneDar_es_Salaam
🌐OffsetUTC
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
🌍
No DST changes
Time stays constant

Dar es Salaam follows Dar_es_Salaam and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Dar es Salaam

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Tropical with hot humid weather year-round (24-32°C). Heavy rains March-May.

🏛️Top Attractions

National MuseumFish MarketVillage MuseumCoco BeachKariakoo Market

📍About Dar es Salaam Time Zone

Dar es Salaam is located in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone (UTC+3). As a major metropolitan city in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Dar es Salaam is 8 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Dar es Salaam, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 8 AM to 6 PM. Ferry to Zanzibar runs daily. local time. Dar es Salaam does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+3.

Dar es Salaam has a population of approximately 7.4M (7.4M in the metro area). The local currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). To call Dar es Salaam from abroad, use the country code +255 22. The primary language spoken is Swahili, English.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Dar es Salaam time is 8 hours ahead of New York, and 3 hours ahead of London. This makes Dar es Salaam conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Dar es Salaam Time

  • Time Zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+3)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Tanzania (TZ)
  • Coordinates: -6.79°, 39.21°
  • Calling Code: +255 22