Current Time in Chala, Rukwa, Tanzania

10:52:13 AM

10:52:13

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

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Time zone details

Chala does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chala

Sunrise6:33 AMSolar noon12:40 PMSunset6:48 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Chala in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Tanzania
Administrative area
Rukwa
District
Nkasi
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Practical

Country languages
Swahili, English, Arabic
Dialing code
+255
Population
22,624
Elevation
Approximately 1,765 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
7° 34' S / 31° 16' E
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Chala follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Dar es Salaam

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Chala local time

Clock changes in Chala

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 15 min25 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination21%
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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 15 min25 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(89.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 15 min25 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 16 min24 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 16 min25 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 16 min25 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 17 min24 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 17 min25 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 18 min24 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Chala

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Plan around Chala

Upcoming national public holidays in Tanzania

  1. Independence Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Christmas Day

Closest scheduled airport to Chala, Rukwa, Tanzania

Songwe AirportMBIMedium airport · Serves Mbeya266 km southeast

Source: OurAirports record · MBI / HTGW

About 266 km (165 mi) southeast of Chala

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Nearby places

NamanyereNkasi25 kmWUseviaMlele54 kmNSumbawangaSumbawanga Urban57 kmSEKirandoNkasi76 kmWMataiKalambo84 kmS
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chala in?
Chala currently uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
When is the next clock change in Chala?
No clock changes are scheduled for Chala in the next 12 months
Does Chala observe daylight saving time?
Chala does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Chala right now?
Chala is currently UTC+03:00