Current Time in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar currently observes East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3).
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About Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a city in Tanzania. Zanzibar keeps Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time (UTC+3). It shares this time zone with Dar es Salaam and Mwanza. Its main airport uses the IATA code ZNZ.
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Zanzibar time zone details
Zanzibar does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone and observes East Africa Time (EAT). The current UTC offset is UTC+3.
What is the current time in Zanzibar?
It is currently 3:57 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Does Zanzibar observe daylight saving time?
Zanzibar does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Zanzibar today?
Sunrise today is at 6:34 AM and sunset at 6:24 PM — 11 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
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