Current local time in Dodoma, Tanzania
The live clock above shows the time in Dodoma. Dodoma is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Region | Dodoma |
| Population | about 199,000 |
| Coordinates | 6.18° S, 35.75° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar es Salaam |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Dodoma doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:45 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:20 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 28 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Dodoma at about 12:45 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Dodoma sits at 35.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Dodoma time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Dodoma |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Dodoma |
|---|---|---|
| Iringa | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Morogoro | 223 km (138 mi) | same time |
| Arusha | 330 km (205 mi) | same time |
| Tabora | 351 km (218 mi) | same time |
| Moshi | 362 km (225 mi) | same time |
| Zanzibar | 381 km (237 mi) | same time |
| Tanga | 390 km (242 mi) | same time |
| Dar es Salaam | 395 km (245 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Tanzania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Dodoma in?
Dodoma is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Dodoma have daylight saving time?
Dodoma doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Dodoma when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Dodoma's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).