Time in Lusaka now
4:05PMCAT
CATUTC+2+7 h vs New York (you)Africa/Maputo
No clock changes: Lusaka stays on CAT (UTC+2) all year.
Clock rules in Lusaka
Lusaka keeps CAT (UTC+2) all year, the time of all of Zambia.
There is no daylight saving time here, and tzdata records none at any point.
Local mean solar time at 28.29° E is UTC+1:53, so the clock runs 7 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:07 PM.
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Africa/Maputo page.
Time difference from Lusaka
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Lusaka | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | Nearest capitals abroad · 400 km | 4:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Lilongwe | Nearest capitals abroad · 610 km | 4:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Gaborone | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,060 km | 4:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 9:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −6 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 6:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −10 h | −10 h | −9 h |
| London | World cities | 2:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −1 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 3:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | 0 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 6:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
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Places near Lusaka
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Chunga | 10 km north | same clock |
| Kafue | 42 km south | same clock |
| Mazabuka | 76 km south-west | same clock |
| Kabwe | 108 km north | same clock |
| Luanshya | 253 km north | same clock |
| Ndola | 275 km north | same clock |
| Kalulushi | 286 km north | same clock |
| Kitwe | 290 km north | same clock |
| Saurimo AO | 1,069 km north-west | 1 h behind |
| Dodoma TZ | 1,310 km north-east | 1 h ahead |
Lusaka at a glance
- CountryZambia
- Population2,212,301
- Coordinates15.41° S, 28.29° E
- Elevation1,277 m
- Time zone IDAfrica/Maputo
- Also known asAfrica/Lusaka
- Standard timeCAT (UTC+2)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+260
Questions
What time zone is Lusaka in?
Lusaka keeps CAT (UTC+2) all year, the time of all of Zambia. Its IANA time zone ID is Africa/Maputo.
Does Lusaka change its clocks?
No. Lusaka stays on CAT (UTC+2) all year, and the tz database records no daylight saving time here at any point.
What is the time difference between Lusaka and New York?
Lusaka is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York changes its clocks and Lusaka does not.