Current Date And Time In Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
16:44:31 EAT
Capital: Dar es Salaam
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 2,791,063
Area: 1,393.00 km²
State Code: DS
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dar es Salaam Region, a state or administrative region of Tanzania, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Dar es Salaam Region — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Tanzania operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.9042° S | 39.196° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.9042 | 39.196 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 54' 15" S | 39° 11' 46" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 54.2542' S | 39° 11.7584' E |
| State / Region | Dar es Salaam Region (Dar es Salaam) |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Dar es Salaam |
| State Code | DS |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Districts | 3 |
| Population | 2,791,063 |
| Area (km²) | 1,393.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 537.84 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 673.51 /km² |
| Elevation | 47 m / 153 ft |
| Area Rank | #26 in Tanzania |
| Population Rank | #1 of 31 in Tanzania |
| GPS (DD) | -6.9042, 39.196 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dar es Salaam Region to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Tanzania.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pwani | Tanzania | SW | 62 km | 39 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Zanzibar Urban/West | Tanzania | N | 75 km | 47 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Zanzibar Central/South | Tanzania | N | 76 km | 47 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Zanzibar North | Tanzania | N | 108 km | 67 mi | ~1h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Morogoro | Tanzania | W | 170 km | 106 mi | ~2h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Pemba South | Tanzania | N | 187 km | 116 mi | ~2h 20m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Dar es Salaam Region, along with each city's aerial distance from Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam | -6.8235° S | 39.2695° E | 24 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Magomeni | -6.8° S | 39.25° E | 21 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Dar es Salaam Region is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Tanzania. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Dar es Salaam Region on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Tanzania.
The satellite view of Dar es Salaam Region helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Tanzania national map
Dar es Salaam Region occupies a distinct geographic zone within Tanzania in the Africa region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Dar es Salaam Region for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Tanzania. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Dar es Salaam Region in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Tanzania. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Dar es Salaam Region are latitude -6.9042° and longitude 39.196°. In directional format: 6.9042° S, 39.196° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Dar es Salaam Region is a state or administrative region of Tanzania, located in Africa. Its capital city is Dar es Salaam. View the exact position of Dar es Salaam Region on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dar es Salaam Region is at: Latitude 6° 54' 15" S and Longitude 39° 11' 46" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Dar es Salaam Region covers a total area of approximately 1,393.00 km² (537.84 mi²). This is roughly 0.15% of Tanzania's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Dar es Salaam Region is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.9042, 39.196 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. For broader context, explore the Tanzania national map or nearby states.
Today in Dar es Salaam Region, sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 11h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dar es Salaam Region's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dar es Salaam Region is approximately 769 km (478 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,332 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dar es Salaam Region — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,751 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.
Dar es Salaam, the capital of Dar es Salaam Region, is approximately 397 km (246 mi) W of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
