Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise: 06:33 AM
Sunset: 06:24 PM
Day length: 11h 50m
Travel time guide
Time in Zanzibar, Tanzania
The current time in Zanzibar is 2:43:51 PM. Use this guide to plan arrivals, hotel calls, tours, sunrise activities, and international travel timing.
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Local time
2:43:51 PM
Time zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Best months
June to October and December to February
Weather snapshot
Season: Tropical (season varies)
Current: 27 C
Conditions: Clear sky
DST changes
No upcoming daylight saving transition was found for this time zone in the next 18 months.
Travel timing notes
Zanzibar airport, Stone Town tours, and beach transfers use East Africa Time.
Call lodges and tour providers during Tanzania daytime.
Tanzania uses East Africa Time year-round.
Tide times matter for beaches and boat trips.
Popular areas
Stone TownNungwiKendwaJozani Forest
Upcoming public holidays in Tanzania
Nane Nane Day
08 Aug 2026
Nyerere Day
14 Oct 2026
Independence Day
09 Dec 2026
Christmas Day
25 Dec 2026