Time in Zambia
Capital · Lusaka
Time zone in Zambia
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Lusaka Central Africa Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Lusaka |
About Zambia
| Official name: | Republic of Zambia |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Lusaka |
| Region: | Africa · Southern Africa |
| Population: | 19,693,423 |
| Currency: | Zambian kwacha (ZMW, ZK) |
| Calling code: | +260 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | ZM / ZMB |
| Internet domain: | .zm |
Cities in Zambia
Public holidays in Zambia 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 9 Mar — Women’s Day
- 12 Mar — Youth Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 28 Apr — Kenneth Kaunda Day
- 1 May — Labour Day
- 25 May — African Freedom Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Zambia
How many time zones does Zambia have?
Zambia uses one time zone: Central Africa Time (Africa/Lusaka, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Zambia use daylight saving time?
No. None of Zambia’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia?
See the live clock on the Lusaka time page. Lusaka uses Africa/Lusaka.