Time now in Zimbabwe

UTC+02:00 • Africa/Harare (CAT)

Your device clock is 217ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Harare, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

12:17:52
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Zimbabwe now

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

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

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

What is the time zone in Zimbabwe?

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

Main time zones in Zimbabwe

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Harare UTC+02:00 Harare, Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Harare

List of time zones used in Zimbabwe (IANA zones)

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

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Zimbabwe

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

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

Does Zimbabwe use daylight saving time?

No. Zimbabwe does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Zimbabwe?
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 Zimbabwe have?
Zimbabwe has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Zimbabwe use daylight saving time?
No. Zimbabwe does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Zimbabwe time

To convert Zimbabwe 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.
Time now in locations in Zimbabwe with links for more information (109 locations)