What time is it in Zambia right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in Zambia (Africa/Lusaka), currently UTC+2.

How many time zones does Zambia have?

Zambia uses a single time zone, Africa/Lusaka (UTC+2).

Does Zambia observe daylight saving time?

No — Zambia keeps the same UTC offset all year.

Current time in Zambia

Africa · Africa/Lusaka

Zambia

9:25 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC+2 Night

Quick facts

Capital: Lusaka
Population: 17,351,822
Currency: Kwacha (ZMW)
Phone code: +260
Daylight saving: No

Neighbouring countries

Angola
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Tanzania
Zimbabwe

About Zambia

Zambia keeps a single clock nationwide, UTC+2, the time kept in Lusaka. Wherever you are in the country, the local time matches.

Zambia has its capital at Lusaka, is home to about 17 million people and covers about 753,000 km². It shares a border with Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Malawi, among others. People here mostly speak English, Bemba and Lozi. Prices are in kwacha (ZMW).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Zambia right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in Zambia (Africa/Lusaka), currently UTC+2.
How many time zones does Zambia have?: Zambia uses a single time zone, Africa/Lusaka (UTC+2).
Does Zambia observe daylight saving time?: No — Zambia keeps the same UTC offset all year.