Current Time in Zambia

Zambia is on Central Africa Time – CAT (UTC+2) right now. Zambia does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of Zambia

Time zoneCentral Africa Time
AbbreviationCAT
UTC offsetUTC+2
IANA time zone idAfrica/Maputo
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Zambia and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York7 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles10 hours behind--:--
London2 hours behind--:--
Paris1 hour behind--:--
Dubai2 hours ahead--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila6 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo7 hours ahead--:--
Sydney9 hours ahead--:--
Toronto7 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Zambia

Zambia does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+2 all year, so conversions never shift.

Zambia time FAQ

What time is it in Zambia right now?

Zambia is on CAT (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Zambia, updated every second.

What time zone is Zambia in?

Zambia is in Central Africa Time, abbreviated CAT, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Maputo.

Does Zambia observe daylight saving time?

No. Zambia stays on UTC+2 all year.

What is the time difference between Zambia and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Zambia.

Current time in Zambia cities

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.