Mbeya runs on UTC+3 (EAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mbeya and your time
Mbeya at a glance
| Country | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Region | Mbeya |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Abbreviation now | EAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 8.90° S, 33.45° E |
Which time zone Mbeya uses
Local time in Mbeya 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 Mbeya reads the same clock as Dodoma.
Clock changes in Mbeya, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mbeya for 2026 or 2027.
Mbeya time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Mbeya 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 Mbeya 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Mbeya
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Close to the equator, days in Mbeya last between 11 hours 36 minutes and 12 hours 39 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Mbeya
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:00 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:25 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 39 min |
Clock time and sun time in Mbeya
Mbeya sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Mbeya
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katumba | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tunduma | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Makambako | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sumbawanga | 227 km (141 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iringa | 278 km (173 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kasama (Zambia) | 288 km (179 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Mzuzu (Malawi) | 292 km (181 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
More cities in Tanzania
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mbeya in?
Mbeya uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, which is UTC+3 (EAT) all year.
Does Mbeya use daylight saving time?
No. Mbeya stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Mbeya and New York?
Mbeya 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 Mbeya does not.
Is Mbeya on the same time as Dodoma?
Yes. Mbeya and Dodoma both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mbeya?
About 12 hours 39 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Mbeya?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Mbeya lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.