Current local time in Kigoma, Tanzania
The live clock above shows the time in Kigoma. Kigoma is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Region | Kigoma |
| Population | about 164,000 |
| Coordinates | 4.88° S, 29.61° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar es Salaam |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kigoma 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 | 7:05 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 7:08 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| September equinox | 6:51 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kigoma at about 1:10 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 62 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kigoma sits at 29.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Kigoma time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kigoma |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kigoma |
|---|---|---|
| Kalemie, DR Congo | 126 km (78 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Bujumbura, Burundi | 169 km (105 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Uvira, DR Congo | 176 km (109 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Bukavu, DR Congo | 277 km (172 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Nyanza, Rwanda | 282 km (175 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 329 km (205 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tabora | 354 km (220 mi) | same time |
| Goma, DR Congo | 359 km (223 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Tanzania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kigoma in?
Kigoma is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Kigoma have daylight saving time?
Kigoma doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kigoma when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kigoma's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 62 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).