Zanzibar time zone at a glanceZanzibar uses East Africa Time, abbreviated EAT, at UTC+3 throughout the year.
EAT and the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam identifier
Zanzibar follows Africa/Dar_es_Salaam and remains on EAT, UTC+3, throughout the year, with no seasonal clock changes.
Standard timeEAT · UTC+3
Daylight savingNone
IdentifierAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Daylight saving time and the annual rule: no seasonal change
Zanzibar does not observe daylight saving time: the offset remains UTC+3 in every month of the year.
Frequently asked questions about Zanzibar time
What is Zanzibar’s time zone?
Zanzibar uses East Africa Time, abbreviated EAT, at UTC+3 throughout the year.
Does Zanzibar use daylight saving time?
Zanzibar does not observe daylight saving time and clocks do not change seasonally.
Which time zone should be selected on phones and calendars?
For Zanzibar, select Africa/Dar_es_Salaam: the device will keep EAT, UTC+3, throughout the year.