What time is it in Dar Es Salaam?

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

It is now 20:11 in Dar Es Salaam. Dar Es Salaam is currently 2 hours ahead of time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).

It is currently evening in Dar Es Salaam.

Time difference

2 hours later

The clock runs ahead of time in the Netherlands

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Distance

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Time zone

Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

UTC+3

What time does the sun rise in Dar Es Salaam?

05:55

What time does the sun set in Dar Es Salaam?

18:17

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The other side of the world

The point directly opposite Dar Es Salaam on Earth is in the Pacific Ocean. Based on its longitude, the local solar time there is now . At that point it is currently daytime. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 6.8° N, 140.7° W.

On the open sea there is not always an official local time zone. We therefore use local solar time based on longitude.

Seasons

In Dar Es Salaam the difference between the longest and shortest day is only about 48 minutes. The longest day falls around 17 December.

Seasons

Dar Es Salaam is in the Southern Hemisphere. That means the seasons are reversed: around December, the days there are the longest.

Local time and time zone — key facts

Dar Es Salaam uses the IANA time zone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+3).

This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.

Today the sun rises at 05:55 and sets at 18:17. Day length is 12 hours and 22 minutes.

Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 2 hours later.

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Frequently asked questions about Dar Es Salaam

What time is it now in Dar Es Salaam?
It is currently 20:11 in Dar Es Salaam. It is evening there now.
What is the time difference with Dar Es Salaam?
Dar Es Salaam is currently 2 hours later relative to your local time. The clock runs ahead of time in the Netherlands
What time zone is Dar Es Salaam in?
Dar Es Salaam uses the time zone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+3).
What time does the sun rise in Dar Es Salaam?
Today the sun rises in Dar Es Salaam at 05:55.
What time does the sun set in Dar Es Salaam?
Today the sun sets in Dar Es Salaam at 18:17.
What is the best time to call Dar Es Salaam?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in Dar Es Salaam. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
Where can I learn more about time zones and daylight saving?

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