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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Tanzania
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 8 hours |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 days, 8 hours |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 5 days, 8 hours |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Valentine's Day (GB) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day, 12 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Tanzania
London, United Kingdom time is 3:00 hours behind Dodoma, Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania
11:09AMThursday, February 12, 2026
London, United Kingdom
08:09AMThursday, February 12, 2026