Current Time in Choma, Zambia 🇿🇲
Lat/Long: 16.81° S, 26.99° E
Elevation: 1,317 m above sea level
Population rank: #16 of 70 cities in Zambia by population
Province: Southern Province
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
Cities Sharing Choma's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Choma.
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Prayer Times in Choma
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 6 Nov ● | 04:13 | 05:32 | 11:55 | 15:05 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 04:13 | 05:31 | 11:55 | 15:05 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 04:12 | 05:31 | 11:55 | 15:04 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 04:12 | 05:31 | 11:55 | 15:04 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Tue, 10 Nov | 04:11 | 05:30 | 11:55 | 15:05 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 04:11 | 05:30 | 11:55 | 15:05 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 04:10 | 05:30 | 11:56 | 15:06 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Choma
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Distances & Clock Changes in Choma
How Far Is Choma From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,586 km | NE (34deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,409 km | NE (53deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,641 km | WSW (251deg) |
| Paris | 7,697 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 8,040 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 8,131 km | N (6deg) |
| Singapore | 8,652 km | E (85deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,430 km | ENE (68deg) |
Choma's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Choma and you would surface near Leilani Estates, United States, about 358 km from the antipodal point at 16.8deg N, 153.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Choma
What time is it in Choma right now?
The current local time in Choma is 17:09 on Friday, November 06, 2026. Choma follows the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
What time zone is Choma in?
Choma runs on the Africa/Lusaka IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Choma?
Is Choma on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Choma as of November 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Choma today?
In Choma today the sun rises at 05:32 and sets at 18:19, giving 12h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Choma tonight?
The moon phase over Choma tonight is Waning Crescent with 7.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Choma?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Choma, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.