Current Time in Zambia
Zambia uses Central Africa Time (UTC+2 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
About the Timezone in Zambia
Zambia, with its capital in Lusaka, is located in the Southern Africa region. The country uses Central Africa Time (CAT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+2 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Kabwe, Livingstone. Zambia shares UTC+2 with Zimbabwe. 1 hour behind Tanzania. Shares UTC+2 with South Africa.
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Timezone Details
- Country
- Zambia
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Timezone
- Central Africa Time (CAT)
- IANA Name
- Africa/Maputo
- UTC Offset
- UTC+2 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Major Cities
- Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Kabwe, Livingstone
Zambia uses Central Africa Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences
- vs Zimbabwe (CAT) (UTC+2)
- Zambia shares UTC+2 with Zimbabwe.
- vs Tanzania (EAT) (UTC+3)
- 1 hour behind Tanzania.
- vs South Africa (SAST) (UTC+2)
- Shares UTC+2 with South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zambia observe DST?
No. CAT (UTC+2) year-round.
What timezone is Lusaka?
CAT, UTC+2. Same as Harare and Johannesburg.
Time difference Zambia vs UK?
2 hours ahead of UK GMT.