Current Date And Time In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:13:44 EAT
State: Dar es Salaam Region
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 5,383,728
District: Ilala
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dar es Salaam, a city in Dar es Salaam Region, 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 — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Dar es Salaam.
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) | 6.8235° S | 39.2695° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.8235 | 39.2695 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 49' 25" S | 39° 16' 10" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 49.4094' S | 39° 16.1706' E |
| City | Dar es Salaam |
| State | Dar es Salaam Region (Dar es Salaam) |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Ilala |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Founded | 1862-01-01 |
| Population | 5,383,728 |
| Area (km²) | 1,393.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 537.84 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3,864.84 /km² |
| Elevation | 24 m / 79 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.8235, 39.2695 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dar es Salaam to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Dar es Salaam Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magomeni | Dar es Salaam Region | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Mwandege | Pwani | S | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Dar es Salaam Region, the home state of Dar es Salaam, along with each city's aerial distance from Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magomeni | -6.8° S | 39.25° E | 21 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
Julius Nyerere International Airport IATA: DAR 9 km (5 mi) from Dar es Salaam |
The exact GPS location of Dar es Salaam gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Dar es Salaam Region. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Dar es Salaam Region state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Dar es Salaam are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dar es Salaam lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Tanzania map
Dar es Salaam sits within Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Dar es Salaam for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Dar es Salaam Region. › Browse every city in Dar es Salaam Region
Coordinates for Dar es Salaam 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 location-based 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 are latitude -6.8235° and longitude 39.2695°. In directional format: 6.8235° S, 39.2695° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dar es Salaam in Dar es Salaam Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dar es Salaam is a city in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Ilala. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dar es Salaam sits at: Latitude 6° 49' 25" S and Longitude 39° 16' 10" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dar es Salaam has a population of approximately 5,383,728 people. This is roughly 192.892% of Dar es Salaam Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Dar es Salaam Region.
The interactive satellite map of Dar es Salaam is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.8235, 39.2695 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dar es Salaam in Dar es Salaam Region. For broader context, explore the Dar es Salaam Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dar es Salaam sits at an elevation of approximately 24 meters (79 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Dar es Salaam Region.
The closest cities to Dar es Salaam include Magomeni, Mwandege. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dar es Salaam, sunrise is at 06:29 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 11h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dar es Salaam's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dar es Salaam is approximately 760 km (472 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,341 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dar es Salaam — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,742 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 city.
Dar es Salaam 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 Capitals card above.
