Day trip from Dar es Salaam to Tanga
Tanga lies 196 km (122 mi) north of Dar es Salaam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 196 km (122 mi) apart, Tanga is a realistic day trip from Dar es Salaam: about 3 h 11 min each way by road.
| Dar es Salaam | Tanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 5.4 million | 393,429 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tanga
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Staying in Tanga
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Tanga. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (9). Guests have left 306 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tanga
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Common questions
How far is Tanga from Dar es Salaam?
196 km (122 mi) in a straight line, north of Dar es Salaam; by road roughly 239 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Tanga by road?
About 3 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dar es Salaam and Tanga?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tanga?
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Tanga, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.