Zanzibar, Tanzania
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+3 (GMT+3)
The current local time in Zanzibar, Tanzania is 20:29:06.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Tanzania
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 709,809
- Coordinates
- 6.16° S, 39.20° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Currency
- Shilling (TZS)
- Languages
- Swahili, English, Arabic
- Country Area
- 945,087 km²
Time Difference Between Zanzibar and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 7h behind | |
| Time in London | 2h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 5h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 10h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h behind |
Weather in Zanzibar
Current weather conditions in Zanzibar including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
26°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
77%
Wind
15 km/h
Visibility
42 km
29°
23°
29°
25°
29°
25°
29°
24°
29°
25°
Cities Near Zanzibar
- Time in Bagamoyo45 km
- Time in Dar es Salaam74 km
- Time in Kibaha74 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Zanzibar
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Zanzibar and New York
- Time difference between Zanzibar and London
- Time difference between Zanzibar and Tokyo
- Time difference between Zanzibar and Sydney
- Time difference between Zanzibar and Dubai
- Time difference between Zanzibar and Singapore
- Time difference between Zanzibar and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Zanzibar and Paris
Map of Zanzibar
Map showing the location of Zanzibar at coordinates -6.16394, 39.19793.
About Zanzibar Time
Zanzibar is located in Africa, Tanzaniaand follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone. The city has a population of approximately 709,809 people.
The current local time in Zanzibar is determined by the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Zanzibar, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zanzibar
What time zone is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (GMT+3) in Tanzania.
What is the current UTC offset for Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is currently at UTC+3.
Does Zanzibar observe daylight saving time?
No, Zanzibar does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+3) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Zanzibar?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Zanzibar, Tanzania, updated every second.