Current Time in Mtwara
About Mtwara
Mtwara is located in Tanzania, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 140,793. It runs on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Mtwara does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryTanzania
- Population140,793
- Latitude-10.2667°
- Longitude40.1833°
- Time zoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Mtwara Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Mtwara's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Mtwara
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Tanzania National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Zanzibar Revolution Day | Mon, Jan 12 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri, Mar 20 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| Karume Day | Tue, Apr 7 |
| Union Day | Sun, Apr 26 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Wed, May 27 |
| Saba Saba Day | Tue, Jul 7 |
| Nane Nane Day | Sat, Aug 8 |
| Prophet's Birthday (Maulid) | Tue, Aug 25 |
| Nyerere Day | Wed, Oct 14 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Dec 9 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Zanzibar Revolution Day | Tue, Jan 12 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Karume Day | Wed, Apr 7 |
| Union Day | Mon, Apr 26 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun, May 16 |
| Saba Saba Day | Wed, Jul 7 |
| Nane Nane Day | Sun, Aug 8 |
| Prophet's Birthday (Maulid) | Sat, Aug 14 |
| Nyerere Day | Thu, Oct 14 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Dec 9 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Sun, Dec 26 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Zanzibar Revolution Day | Wed, Jan 12 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Karume Day | Fri, Apr 7 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| Union Day | Wed, Apr 26 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri, May 5 |
| Saba Saba Day | Fri, Jul 7 |
| Prophet's Birthday (Maulid) | Thu, Aug 3 |
| Nane Nane Day | Tue, Aug 8 |
| Nyerere Day | Sat, Oct 14 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Dec 9 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Zanzibar Revolution Day | Fri, Jan 12 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Karume Day | Sat, Apr 7 |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue, Apr 24 |
| Union Day | Thu, Apr 26 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Saba Saba Day | Sat, Jul 7 |
| Prophet's Birthday (Maulid) | Tue, Jul 24 |
| Nane Nane Day | Wed, Aug 8 |
| Nyerere Day | Sun, Oct 14 |
| Independence Day | Sun, Dec 9 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Zanzibar Revolution Day | Sat, Jan 12 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Karume Day | Sun, Apr 7 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat, Apr 13 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| Union Day | Fri, Apr 26 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Saba Saba Day | Sun, Jul 7 |
| Prophet's Birthday (Maulid) | Sat, Jul 13 |
| Nane Nane Day | Thu, Aug 8 |
| Nyerere Day | Mon, Oct 14 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Dec 9 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Mtwara does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+3:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Mtwara
What time zone is Mtwara in?
Mtwara, Tanzania uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone. It is currently on EAT (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Mtwara observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Mtwara does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+3:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mtwara today?
The sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 6:14 PM in Mtwara today, giving 12h 17m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Mtwara and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Mtwara right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Mtwara?
Mtwara is currently UTC+3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.