Know before you go

Zanzibar at a glance

Best time to visit

June to October, December to February

Capital
Zanzibar City (Stone Town)
Currency
Tanzanian shilling (TZS); US dollars widely accepted
Language
Swahili, English
Time zone
EAT, UTC+3
Plugs
Type D / G, 230 V
Driving
On the left

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