Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania uses Africa/Dar_es_Salaam, currently EAT (UTC+03:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Zanzibar is a city in Tanzania, home to around 709,800 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Stone Town's historic core is compact and walkable, keeping markets, mosques, and transit links close together. Beach areas further from the center are quieter but generally require a taxi or shared minibus to reach.
Stone Town's narrow historic streets and the surrounding spice-growing countryside are best explored during the dry season, while the island's beaches offer a relaxed complement to the cultural sightseeing.
Shared minibuses known as dala-dalas and taxis cover longer routes, while Stone Town itself is best explored on foot.
The dry seasons, roughly June through October and December through February, offer the most comfortable and reliable weather. The long rains from March through May bring heavier downpours.
Tanzania uses the TZS, calling code +255.
The Tanzanian shilling is the local currency, and Swahili and English are both official languages. Modest dress is appreciated away from the beach resorts, particularly in Stone Town.
