Sunrise
06:01
LOCAL TIME IN ZANZIBAR CITY
Current time in Zanzibar City, Tanzania
It is 3:08 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 in Zanzibar City. Zanzibar City is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, UTC+03:00, and is 2 hours ahead of London.
EAT · UTC+03:00No daylight savingCalling code +255
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Zanzibar City
15:08:30
Friday, 16 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+03:00
63% of the day in Zanzibar City has passed
A little moment in Zanzibar CitySunrise and sunset in Zanzibar City today
Local times for 16 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 3h 7m of daylight left.
Solar noon
12:08
Sunset
18:16
Day length
12h 14m
Zanzibar City time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Abbreviation: EATUTC offset now
UTC+03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+255
International dialling code for Tanzania.Coordinates
6.17°S, 39.20°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AfricaTime in other cities in Tanzania
All of these cities share the same local time.
Zanzibar City time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Zanzibar City is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Zanzibar City |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 13:08:30 | Zanzibar City is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 08:08:30 | Zanzibar City is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 05:08:30 | Zanzibar City is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 16:08:30 | Zanzibar City is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 17:38:30 | Zanzibar City is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 20:08:30 | Zanzibar City is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 21:08:30 | Zanzibar City is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 23:08:30 | Zanzibar City is 8 hours behind |
| UTC | 12:08:30 | Zanzibar City is 3 hours ahead |
Best time to call Zanzibar City
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Zanzibar City today look like this elsewhere.
London07:00 – 15:00Fri 16 Oct
New York02:00 – 10:00Fri 16 Oct
Dubai10:00 – 18:00Fri 16 Oct
Sydney17:00 – 01:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Zanzibar City
What time is it in Zanzibar City now?
The current time in Zanzibar City is 3:08 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 (UTC+03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Zanzibar City in?
Zanzibar City uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (EAT). The current UTC offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Zanzibar City observe daylight saving time?
No. Zanzibar City does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Zanzibar City and London?
Zanzibar City is 2 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Zanzibar City and New York?
Zanzibar City is 7 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Tanzania?
The international calling code for Tanzania is +255. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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