Time Now in Chingola, Zambia 🇿🇲
Lat/Long: 12.53° S, 27.88° E
Elevation: 1,363 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 70 cities in Zambia by population
Province: Copperbelt
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Zambia: CAT
Chingola is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Chingola, Zambia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Chingola
Daylight Hours in Chingola
Chingola gets 11h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chingola is at 06:31 and sunset in Chingola is at 17:57.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 23m near the June solstice to 12h 52m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Chingola and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Chingola
What is the current local time in Chingola?
The live local time in Chingola is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Chingola currently observes CAT, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Chingola in?
Chingola uses the CAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Chingola observe daylight saving time?
No. Chingola stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Chingola's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chingola.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 05:13 | 06:31 | 12:14 | 15:31 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:14 | 15:31 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:14 | 15:31 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:14 | 15:31 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:14 | 15:31 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:14 | 15:32 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:14 | 15:32 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chingola
Sunrise
in Chingola
↑
6:31 AM
Sunset
in Chingola
↓
5:57 PM
Day Length
11h 25m
Dawn
in Chingola
6:07 AM
Dusk
in Chingola
6:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chingola
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
4.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:26
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 17:00
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Distances & Clock Changes in Chingola
How Far Is Chingola From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,140 km | NE (35deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,054 km | NE (55deg) |
| Paris | 7,273 km | NNW (342deg) |
| London | 7,616 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 7,647 km | N (6deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,894 km | WSW (249deg) |
| Singapore | 8,516 km | E (86deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,160 km | ENE (67deg) |
Chingola's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chingola and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.5deg N, 152.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chingola
What time is it in Chingola right now?
The current local time in Chingola is 20:22 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Chingola follows the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
What time zone is Chingola in?
Chingola uses the Africa/Lusaka IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chingola?
Is Chingola on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chingola is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chingola today?
Today in Chingola: sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset is at 17:57, giving 11h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chingola tonight?
The moon phase over Chingola tonight is Waning Crescent with 4.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Chingola?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chingola, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.