Time Now in Mwanza, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Lat/Long: 2.52° S, 32.9° E
Elevation: 1,144 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 287 cities in Tanzania by population
Region: Mwanza
IANA Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Tanzania: EAT
Mwanza sits in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, UTC+03:00. Mwanza does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Mwanza stands at an elevated 1144 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3914 km away. As one of Tanzania's largest cities, Mwanza is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Mwanza
Daylight Hours in Mwanza
Mwanza gets 12h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mwanza is at 06:44 and sunset in Mwanza is at 18:48.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 58m near the June solstice to 12h 16m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Mwanza and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Mwanza's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mwanza.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 6 Sep ● | 05:33 | 06:44 | 12:46 | 16:00 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 05:33 | 06:44 | 12:46 | 16:00 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:32 | 06:43 | 12:46 | 15:59 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 05:32 | 06:43 | 12:45 | 15:58 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:32 | 06:43 | 12:45 | 15:57 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 05:31 | 06:42 | 12:45 | 15:56 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 05:31 | 06:42 | 12:44 | 15:55 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Mwanza
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
30.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:35
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Distances & Clock Changes in Mwanza
How Far Is Mwanza From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,914 km | NE (37deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,985 km | ENE (59deg) |
| Paris | 6,426 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Moscow | 6,494 km | N (3deg) |
| London | 6,768 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Singapore | 7,896 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,829 km | WSW (247deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,218 km | ENE (67deg) |
Mwanza's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mwanza and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.5deg N, 147.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mwanza
What time is it in Mwanza right now?
The current local time in Mwanza is 04:35 on Sunday, September 06, 2026. Mwanza follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What time zone is Mwanza in?
Mwanza 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 Mwanza?
Is Mwanza on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Mwanza as of September 06, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Mwanza tonight?
The moon phase over Mwanza tonight is Waning Crescent with 30.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Mwanza?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mwanza, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.