Time now in Zambia

UTC+02:00 • Africa/Lusaka (CAT)

Your device clock is 183ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Lusaka, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

14:50:27
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, week 38

Time in Zambia now

Zambia has one official time zone: CAT (UTC+02:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Zambia is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Zambia?

Official time in Zambia is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Zambia

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Lusaka UTC+02:00 Lusaka, Kitwe, Copperbelt, Ndola, Copperbelt

List of time zones used in Zambia (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Lusaka UTC+02:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Zambia

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Zambia depends on the region.

  • Lusaka: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Zambia use daylight saving time?

No. Zambia does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Zambia?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Zambia have?
Zambia has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Zambia use daylight saving time?
No. Zambia does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Zambia time

To convert Zambia time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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