Current Time in Arusha, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Lat/Long: 3.37° S, 36.68° E
Elevation: 1,415 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 287 cities in Tanzania by population
Region: Arusha
IANA Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Tanzania: EAT
Arusha is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Arusha, Tanzania, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Arusha
Arusha gets 11h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Arusha is at 06:36 and sunset in Arusha is at 18:31.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 55m near the June solstice to 12h 19m near the December solstice.
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Cities Sharing Arusha's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 05:19 | 06:36 | 12:34 | 15:57 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:19 | 06:36 | 12:34 | 15:58 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 05:19 | 06:36 | 12:34 | 15:58 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 05:19 | 06:36 | 12:34 | 15:58 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 05:20 | 06:37 | 12:34 | 15:58 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 05:20 | 06:37 | 12:35 | 15:59 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 05:20 | 06:37 | 12:35 | 15:59 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Arusha
Sunrise
in Arusha
↑
6:36 AM
Sunset
in Arusha
↓
6:31 PM
Day Length
11h 55m
Dawn
in Arusha
6:13 AM
Dusk
in Arusha
6:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Arusha
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
9.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:08
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How Far Is Arusha From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,757 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,680 km | ENE (56deg) |
| Moscow | 6,575 km | N (1deg) |
| Paris | 6,685 km | NNW (335deg) |
| London | 7,023 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Singapore | 7,481 km | E (87deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,869 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,177 km | WSW (247deg) |
Arusha's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Arusha and you would surface in the open ocean, near 3.4deg N, 143.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arusha
What time is it in Arusha right now?
The current local time in Arusha is 18:51 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Arusha follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What time zone is Arusha in?
Arusha uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Arusha?
Is Arusha on daylight saving time right now?
No — Arusha is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Arusha today?
Today in Arusha: sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset is at 18:31, giving 11h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Arusha tonight?
The moon phase over Arusha tonight is Waxing Crescent with 9.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Arusha?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Arusha, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.