Current Time in Zimbabwe

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

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Time zone of Zimbabwe

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

Time difference between Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe time FAQ

What time is it in Zimbabwe right now?

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

What time zone is Zimbabwe in?

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

Does Zimbabwe observe daylight saving time?

No. Zimbabwe stays on UTC+2 all year.

What is the time difference between Zimbabwe and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Zimbabwe.

Current time in Zimbabwe cities

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