Current Time in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe uses Central Africa Time (UTC+2 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.

About the Timezone in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe, with its capital in Harare, 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 Harare, Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Gweru. Zimbabwe shares UTC+2 with South Africa. Same time. Zimbabwe shares UTC+2 with Zambia. Same time. Zimbabwe shares UTC+2 with Botswana. Same time.

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Zimbabwe Timezone Details

Country
Zimbabwe
Capital
Harare
Timezone
Central Africa Time (CAT)
IANA Name
Africa/Maputo
UTC Offset
UTC+2 year-round
Daylight Saving
No
Region
Southern Africa
Major Cities
Harare, Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Gweru
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Zimbabwe 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 South Africa (SAST) (UTC+2)
Zimbabwe shares UTC+2 with South Africa. Same time.
vs Zambia (CAT) (UTC+2)
Zimbabwe shares UTC+2 with Zambia. Same time.
vs Botswana (CAT) (UTC+2)
Zimbabwe shares UTC+2 with Botswana. Same time.

Frequently asked questions

Does Zimbabwe have daylight saving time?

No. Zimbabwe has never observed daylight saving time. The country stays on CAT (UTC+2) year-round.

What timezone is Harare in?

Harare uses Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2. Same timezone as South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, and Mozambique.

What is the time difference between Zimbabwe and the UK?

Zimbabwe is 2 hours ahead of UK GMT (winter) and 1 hour ahead of UK BST (summer).

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