Sunrise and Sunset times in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:26:50
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 Sunset: 18:33:23
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Day Length: 12h 6m 33s
Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam, UTC +3 h.
Latitude: -6.8, Longitude: 39.2683
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 
2 930 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:28:11 | 12:35:15 | 18:42:19 | 12h 14m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:28:10 | 12:35:03 | 18:41:56 | 12h 13m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:28:09 | 12:34:50 | 18:41:32 | 12h 13m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:28:07 | 12:34:38 | 18:41:08 | 12h 13m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:28:05 | 12:34:24 | 18:40:43 | 12h 12m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:28:03 | 12:34:11 | 18:40:18 | 12h 12m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:28:00 | 12:33:56 | 18:39:53 | 12h 11m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:27:57 | 12:33:42 | 18:39:27 | 12h 11m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:27:54 | 12:33:27 | 18:39:00 | 12h 11m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:27:50 | 12:33:12 | 18:38:34 | 12h 10m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:27:46 | 12:32:56 | 18:38:07 | 12h 10m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:27:41 | 12:32:40 | 18:37:39 | 12h 9m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:27:36 | 12:32:24 | 18:37:12 | 12h 9m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:27:31 | 12:32:08 | 18:36:44 | 12h 9m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:27:26 | 12:31:51 | 18:36:16 | 12h 8m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:27:20 | 12:31:34 | 18:35:48 | 12h 8m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:27:15 | 12:31:17 | 18:35:19 | 12h 8m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:27:09 | 12:31:00 | 18:34:50 | 12h 7m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:27:03 | 12:30:42 | 18:34:22 | 12h 7m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:26:56 | 12:30:24 | 18:33:53 | 12h 6m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:26:50 | 12:30:07 | 18:33:23 | 12h 6m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:26:43 | 12:29:49 | 18:32:54 | 12h 6m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:26:37 | 12:29:31 | 18:32:25 | 12h 5m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:26:30 | 12:29:13 | 18:31:56 | 12h 5m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:26:23 | 12:28:55 | 18:31:26 | 12h 5m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:26:16 | 12:28:37 | 18:30:57 | 12h 4m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:26:09 | 12:28:18 | 18:30:28 | 12h 4m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:26:02 | 12:28:00 | 18:29:58 | 12h 3m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:25:55 | 12:27:42 | 18:29:29 | 12h 3m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:25:48 | 12:27:24 | 18:29:00 | 12h 3m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:25:42 | 12:27:06 | 18:28:31 | 12h 2m 49s |
Day length in Dar es Salaam during the year on the chart:
Dar es Salaam on Tanzania map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks