Current Time in Mtwara, Tanzania

4:20:15 PM

16:20:15

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

Sunrise6:15 AMSolar noon12:15 PMSunset6:15 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

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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Popular conversions (current offsets)

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Clock changes in Mtwara

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 01 min33 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
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New MoonMoon illumination2%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 01 min33 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(75.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 01 min33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 01 min33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 02 min33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 02 min34 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 03 min33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 03 min34 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 04 min33 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Mtwara

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Time context

Mtwara follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Dar es Salaam

Current time offsetUTC+03:00 (EAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Tanzania

  1. Nyerere Day
  2. Independence 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 currently uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT). 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?
Mtwara does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Mtwara right now?
Mtwara is currently UTC+03:00