What time zone is Gamba in?

Gamba currently uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Current Time in Gamba, Kaskazini A, Zanzibar North, Tanzania

11:23:30 AM

11:23:30

Thursday, October 15, 2026

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

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Time zone details

Gamba does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gamba

Sunrise6:01 AMSolar noon12:08 PMSunset6:15 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Tanzania
Administrative area: Zanzibar North
District: Kaskazini A
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Practical

Country languages: Swahili, English, Arabic
Dialing code: +255
Population: 3,644
Elevation: Approximately 41 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 5° 54' S / 39° 17' E

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Clock changes in Gamba

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Solar noon: 12:08 PM
Sunset: 6:15 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 14 min20 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:40 AM – 6:36 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:16 AM – 7:01 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:51 AM – 7:25 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination21%

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:01 AM (east, 98.6°)
Sunset: 6:15 PM (west, 261.2°)
Day length: 12 hr 14 min20 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:08 PM (87.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:40 AM – 6:36 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:16 AM – 7:01 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:51 AM – 7:25 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:27 AM (southeast, 117.6°)
Moonset: 10:18 PM (southwest, 242.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 15	6:01 AM	6:15 PM	12 hr 14 min	20 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 16	6:01 AM	6:15 PM	12 hr 14 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:01 AM	6:15 PM	12 hr 14 min	20 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:00 AM	6:15 PM	12 hr 15 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:00 AM	6:15 PM	12 hr 15 min	19 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:59 AM	6:15 PM	12 hr 15 min	20 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:59 AM	6:15 PM	12 hr 16 min	19 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Tanzania

Wed, Dec 9, 2026Independence Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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