Zanzibar uses Africa — Dar es Salaam (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam), which is UTC+3 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The city does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Zanzibar observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Zanzibar does not observe daylight saving time. Local clocks stay on UTC+3 year-round.
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and major cities?
London (GMT/BST): Zanzibar is 2 hours behind London.
New York (EST/EDT): Zanzibar is 7 hours behind New York.
UTC (UTC): Zanzibar is 3 hours behind UTC.
What region is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar is in Zanzibar Urban/West. Browse nearby cities in Tanzania using the links below.
What is Zanzibar known for?
Zanzibar is a populated place in Tanzania, using Africa — Dar es Salaam (UTC+3) for local civil time. Coordinates: -6.16394°N, 39.19793°E.