Current local time in Tabora, Tanzania
The live clock above shows the time in Tabora. Tabora is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3 right now (EAT).
| Country | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Region | Tabora |
| Population | about 146,000 |
| Coordinates | 5.02° S, 32.80° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar es Salaam |
| Abbreviation | EAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Tabora 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 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:55 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 6:38 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:34 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tabora at about 12:57 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 49 minutes ahead of the sun, because Tabora sits at 32.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Tabora time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tabora |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tabora |
|---|---|---|
| Mwanza | 278 km (173 mi) | same time |
| Dodoma | 351 km (218 mi) | same time |
| Kigoma | 354 km (220 mi) | same time |
| Musoma | 408 km (253 mi) | same time |
| Kalemie, DR Congo | 411 km (256 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Bujumbura, Burundi | 423 km (263 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Mbeya | 436 km (271 mi) | same time |
| Iringa | 442 km (275 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Tanzania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Tabora in?
Tabora is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Tabora have daylight saving time?
Tabora doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Tabora when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tabora's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 49 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).