Current local time in Mbeya, Tanzania
The live clock above shows the time in Mbeya. Mbeya is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Region | Mbeya |
| Population | about 262,000 |
| Coordinates | 8.89° S, 33.43° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar es Salaam |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mbeya 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 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:59 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 36 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:24 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 38 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mbeya at about 12:55 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 46 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mbeya sits at 33.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Mbeya time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mbeya |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mbeya |
|---|---|---|
| Iringa | 278 km (173 mi) | same time |
| Kasama, Zambia | 286 km (178 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Mzuzu, Malawi | 293 km (182 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Songea | 314 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Dodoma | 395 km (245 mi) | same time |
| Tabora | 436 km (271 mi) | same time |
| Morogoro | 520 km (323 mi) | same time |
| Lilongwe, Malawi | 568 km (353 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Tanzania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mbeya in?
Mbeya is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Mbeya have daylight saving time?
Mbeya doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mbeya when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mbeya's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 46 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).