Current Time in Lusaka, Zambia

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CAT

IANA Identifier

Africa/Lusaka

UTC Offset

UTC+2

Country

Zambia (ZM)

Location Details

Coordinates

-15.3875°, 28.3228°

Population

3.4M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) — 22 km

Nearby Cities

• Abuja — Nigeria
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Lusaka in?

Lusaka is in the CAT time zone (Africa/Lusaka), which is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Lusaka observe Daylight Saving Time?

Lusaka uses the Africa/Lusaka IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Lusaka?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Lusaka, Zambia. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Lusaka?

Lusaka has a UTC offset of UTC+2. This means it is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Lusaka?

Lusaka is served by Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).