Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, known for its natural landscapes, wildlife, and the famous Victoria Falls.
Zambia operates on Central Africa Time (CAT) and uses a single time zone across the entire country. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the time remains the same throughout the year.
The capital city Lusaka serves as the reference location for the country’s official time.
Current Time
Zambia follows Central Africa Time (CAT).
- Time Zone: Central Africa Time (CAT)
- UTC Offset: UTC +2
- IANA Time Zone: Africa/Lusaka
Quick Facts
- Capital: Lusaka
- Continent: Africa
- Time Zone: Central Africa Time (CAT)
- UTC Offset: UTC +2
- IANA Time Zone: Africa/Lusaka
- International Dialing Code: +260
- Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Time Difference From
Common time differences between Zambia and major cities:
- Sydney: Zambia is 8 hours behind Sydney
- London: Zambia is 2 hours ahead of London (GMT)
- New York: Zambia is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo: Zambia is 7 hours behind Tokyo
Daylight Saving Time
Zambia does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).
The country remains on UTC+2 all year, and clocks do not change during summer or winter.
Best Time to Call
Recommended calling windows:
- From Australia: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sydney time
- From United Kingdom: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM London time
- From United States: 2:00 AM – 10:00 AM New York time
Typical working hours in Zambia are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Zambia use?
Zambia uses Central Africa Time (CAT), UTC+2.
Does Zambia have multiple time zones?
No. Zambia uses one time zone across the country.
Does Zambia observe daylight saving time?
No. Zambia keeps the same time throughout the year.
What is the IANA time zone for Zambia?
The official time zone identifier is Africa/Lusaka.
Where Is Located
Zambia is located in Southern Africa and borders:
- Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north
- Tanzania to the northeast
- Malawi to the east
- Mozambique to the southeast
- Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia to the south
- Angola to the west
What Is Famous For
Zambia is famous for:
- Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world
- Zambezi River adventures and safaris
- Rich wildlife and national parks
- Walking safaris, which originated in Zambia
- Diverse African cultures and traditions
Additional Note
Zambia uses one national time zone and does not change clocks for daylight saving time, making time coordination with other countries consistent throughout the year.
