Current local time in Songea, Tanzania
The live clock above shows the time in Songea. Songea is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Region | Ruvuma |
| Population | about 121,000 |
| Coordinates | 10.68° S, 35.65° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar es Salaam |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Songea 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 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:54 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| September equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:12 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 44 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Songea at about 12:46 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Songea sits at 35.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Songea time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Songea |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Songea |
|---|---|---|
| Mzuzu, Malawi | 198 km (123 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Mbeya | 314 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Iringa | 324 km (201 mi) | same time |
| Lilongwe, Malawi | 420 km (261 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Morogoro | 483 km (300 mi) | same time |
| Kasama, Zambia | 492 km (306 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Dodoma | 500 km (311 mi) | same time |
| Blantyre, Malawi | 573 km (356 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Tanzania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Songea in?
Songea is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Songea have daylight saving time?
Songea doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Songea when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Songea'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).