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Tanzania

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6 hours behind Korea

Kilimanjaro at 5,895 m — Africa’s highest point — plus the Serengeti and Zanzibar all lie within this one country. Dodoma is the legal capital while Dar es Salaam remains the commercial hub.

CapitalDodoma
LanguagesSwahili, English
CurrencyShilling (TZS)
Standard timeUTC+3 · No daylight saving
Dialling code+255
Voltage230V / 50Hz
Plug typeD, G
Driving sideLeft-hand traffic
Emergency112
Domain.tz

Entry & visa

A visa in advance or on arrival is required, and Zanzibar has required separate travel insurance on entry.

Worth knowing

Kilimanjaro needs no technical gear, but acclimatisation argues for a route of at least six days; success rates fall sharply on shorter ones.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Tanzania and Korea?

6 hours behind Korea (UTC+3). No daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Tanzania?

Voltage 230V / 50Hz, Plug type D, G.

Q. Do I need a visa for Tanzania?

A visa in advance or on arrival is required, and Zanzibar has required separate travel insurance on entry.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.