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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Tanzania
1 Diplomatic Missions
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United Kingdom High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Umoja House, Hamburg Avenue, P.O. Box 9200 Dar Es Salaam Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 22 229 0000
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 19 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Tanzanian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Windrush Day | Monday, June 22 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Saba Saba | Tuesday, July 07 | 3 weeks |
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Farmers' Day | Saturday, August 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Tanzania?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Tanzania including and Dar es Salaam.
2 - Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Tanzanian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Tanzania for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Tanzania?
The British representative offices in Tanzania will be closed in observance of the following Tanzanian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (GB) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (1 day, 19 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Tanzania
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Dodoma, Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania
04:41AMMonday, June 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
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