Arusha runs on UTC+3 (EAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Arusha and your time
Arusha at a glance
| Country | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Region | Arusha |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 3.37° S, 36.68° E |
Which time zone Arusha uses
Local time in Arusha is UTC+3 year round, under the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Tanzania keeps the same time, so Arusha reads the same clock as Dodoma.
Clock changes in Arusha, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Arusha for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Arusha is
When it is 9:00 AM in Arusha, it is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Because Arusha keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Arusha
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Arusha last between 11 hours 56 minutes and 12 hours 19 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Arusha
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:37 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:22 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 19 min |
When the sun is highest in Arusha
Arusha lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Arusha
Every city below shares Arusha’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moshi | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kitengela (Kenya) | 212 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ngong (Kenya) | 224 km (139 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nairobi (Kenya) | 232 km (144 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kikuyu (Kenya) | 236 km (147 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mwala (Kenya) | 240 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ruiru (Kenya) | 249 km (155 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Limuru (Kenya) | 251 km (156 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Tanzania
All time zones and cities in Tanzania
Plan around the time in Arusha
- Convert a time to or from Arusha: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Arusha to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Arusha and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Arusha in?
Arusha uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Arusha use daylight saving time?
No. Arusha stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Arusha and New York?
Arusha is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Arusha does not.
Is Arusha on the same time as Dodoma?
Yes. Arusha and Dodoma both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Arusha?
About 12 hours 19 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.