Dar es Salaam is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday

7h 54m remaining in the business day 12%

Local time in Dar es Salaam 9:05 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+03:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Corporate headquarters, private companies, and professional service agencies.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Commercial bank branches, microfinance institutions, and currency exchange bureaus.

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Open now

Government National government ministries, municipal councils, and public service centers.

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Open now

Retail Shopping centers, supermarkets, traditional markets, and specialty stores.

8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Open now

Dining Restaurants, cafes, local eateries, street food markets, and evening dining spots.

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open now

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Weekend

Sun Weekend

Corporate headquarters, private companies, and professional service agencies. Standard business hours under Tanzanian labor regulations.

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Local business guidance

Corporate & Office Schedules

Commercial offices in Dar es Salaam generally open from 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday under standard 45-hour labor guidelines. Offices are closed on weekends.

Banking Services & ATMs

Standard bank branches run from 08:30 to 16:00 on weekdays and 08:30 to 13:00 on Saturdays. Malls and specialized branches may offer extended evening hours, while ATMs operate 24/7.

Government Operations

Tanzanian government departments and municipal offices operate 07:30 to 15:30 on weekdays and are closed on weekends and official national holidays.

Retail Markets & Shopping Malls

Shopping malls like Mlimani City run from morning to evening daily. Major commercial hubs like Kariakoo feature 24-hour trading, while independent suburban stores close earlier.

Dining & Nightlife

Eateries and local food spots open around 07:00 for breakfast, staying open until 23:00. Hotel restaurants and nightlife venues in Peninsula districts operate past midnight.