Current local time in Kitwe, Zambia
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Kitwe
Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Lusaka), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 400,914.
| Country: | Zambia |
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| State / region: | Copperbelt |
| Coordinates: | 12°48′S / 28°13′E |
| Population: | 400,914 |
| Currency: | Zambian kwacha (ZMW) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +260 |
Time zone in Kitwe
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lusaka |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kitwe does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kitwe today
| Sunrise: | 05:38 |
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| Sunset: | 18:05 |
| Solar noon: | 11:51 |
| Day length: | 12h 26m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:16 – 18:26 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kitwe
- London+1 hKitwe is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hKitwe is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hKitwe is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kitwe time
What time zone is Kitwe in?
Kitwe uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lusaka (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Kitwe observe daylight saving time?
Kitwe does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kitwe and London?
Right now Kitwe is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kitwe and New York?
Right now Kitwe is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.