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Current Date And Time In Longido, Tanzania

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:09:26 EAT
State: Arusha
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 9,403
District: Longido District

🌎 Longido, Arusha, Tanzania – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Longido, a city in Arusha, Tanzania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Longido — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Longido, Arusha Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameLongido
District / CountyLongido District
StateArusha
CountryTanzania
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,403
Area12.58 km² (4.86 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Arusha#13 of 14 cities with population data
Currency
NameTanzanian Shilling
Code ISO-4217TZS
SymbolSh
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+255
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.tz
Elevation
In Meter1,348
In Feet4,423
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-2.73
Longitude36.7
Decimal Degrees (DD)2.733° S 36.698° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)2° 43' 59" S 36° 41' 52" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)2° 43.99' S 36° 41.86' E
Location Context
Distance to Arusha Capital70 km South of Arusha
Nearest City in Another CountryIl, Kenya (71 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+03:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:36 AM
Sunset🌅 06:39 PM
Day Length12h 3m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Longido – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Longido, Arusha

Longido is a city situated in Arusha, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Longido District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Longido as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Arusha

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Longido

The latitude and longitude of Longido pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,348 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Longido on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Longido

Longido runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Longido

Payments and pricing in Longido run on Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Longido exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Longido

To ring a number in Longido from outside Tanzania, dial +255 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Longido and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Longido's Standing Within Arusha

By recorded population, Longido ranks #13 of 14 cities in Arusha. It lies about 70 km South of Arusha, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Arusha market. › Cities near Longido

📊 How This Longido Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Longido into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Longido to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Arusha market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Longido. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Longido

👥 What is the population of Longido?

Longido has a recorded population of approximately 9,403 people. That places it #13 of 14 cities with population data in Arusha. Browse more cities in Arusha for comparison.

📐 How large is Longido in square kilometers?

Longido spans approximately 12.58 square kilometers (4.86 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Longido in?

Longido sits within Longido District, is part of Arusha in Tanzania. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Longido in?

Longido keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:36 AM and sets around 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Longido?

Businesses and shops in Longido price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Longido currency page.

📍 How far is Longido from the state capital?

Longido is about 70 km South of Arusha, the capital of Arusha. See cities near Longido for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Longido lands you closest to Il, Kenya, about 71 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Longido sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.