Current local time in Kigoma, Tanzania
EAT · UTC+03:00 · East Africa Time
About Kigoma
Kigoma, Tanzania uses the East Africa Time time zone (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 164,268.
| Country: | Tanzania |
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| Coordinates: | 4°53′S / 29°38′E |
| Population: | 164,268 |
| Currency: | Tanzanian shilling (TZS) |
| Languages: | English, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +255 |
Time zone in Kigoma
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
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| Time zone name: | East Africa Time (EAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kigoma does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kigoma today
| Sunrise: | 06:38 |
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| Sunset: | 18:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 12h 14m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:17 – 19:14 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kigoma
- London+2 hKigoma is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hKigoma is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hKigoma is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kigoma time
What time zone is Kigoma in?
Kigoma uses the IANA time zone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (East Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Kigoma observe daylight saving time?
Kigoma does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kigoma and London?
Right now Kigoma is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kigoma and New York?
Right now Kigoma is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.