Current Time in Mtwara, Tanzania

8:51:10 AM

08:51:10

EAT (Eastern Africa Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

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Time zone details

Mtwara does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mtwara

Sunrise5:48 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset6:16 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Mtwara in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Tanzania
District
Mtwara Urban
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Practical

Country languages
Swahili, English, Arabic
Dialing code
+255
Population
140,793
Elevation
Approximately 21 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
10° 16' S / 40° 10' E
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Mtwara follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Dar es Salaam

Popular conversions (current offsets)

Mtwara to EETTarget time 1 hour behindMtwara to SASTTarget time 1 hour behindMtwara to CATTarget time 1 hour behindMtwara to MUTTarget time 1 hour aheadMtwara to RETTarget time 1 hour aheadMtwara to SCTTarget time 1 hour ahead

All times shown relative to Mtwara local time

Clock changes in Mtwara

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 28 min31 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Third QuarterMoon illumination67%
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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 28 min31 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(86.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 28 min31 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 28 min31 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 29 min30 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 29 min31 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 30 min30 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 30 min30 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 31 min29 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Mtwara

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Plan around Mtwara

Upcoming national public holidays in Tanzania

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

Nearby scheduled airports for Mtwara, Tanzania

Mtwara AirportMYWMedium airport7.7 km south

Source: OurAirports record · MYW / HTMT

About 7.7 km (4.8 mi) south of Mtwara

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Mtwara in?
Mtwara uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
When is the next clock change in Mtwara?
No clock changes are scheduled for Mtwara in the next 12 months
Does Mtwara observe daylight saving time?
No. Mtwara uses EAT (UTC+3) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Mtwara?
Mtwara is UTC+3 all year