Time Now 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
Local time in Choma runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Lusaka). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Choma lies high in the uplands, around 1317 m above sea level. Choma is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 5586 km off. Choma is a significant city in Zambia, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Choma sees 11h 15m between a 06:40 sunrise and a 17:56 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Choma
Daylight Hours in Choma
Choma gets 11h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Choma is at 06:40 and sunset in Choma is at 17:56.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 07m near the June solstice to 13h 08m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Choma and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Choma right now.
Other Cities in Zambia with Local Time
Cities Sharing Choma's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Choma.
Weather in Choma
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Prayer Times in Choma
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 22 Jul ● | 05:22 | 06:40 | 12:18 | 15:32 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:22 | 06:40 | 12:18 | 15:32 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:22 | 06:39 | 12:18 | 15:32 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 05:22 | 06:39 | 12:18 | 15:33 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 05:21 | 06:39 | 12:18 | 15:33 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 05:21 | 06:39 | 12:18 | 15:33 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 05:21 | 06:38 | 12:18 | 15:33 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
14-day Forecast for Choma
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Choma
Sunrise
in Choma
↑
6:40 AM
Sunset
in Choma
↓
5:56 PM
Day Length
11h 15m
Dawn
in Choma
6:17 AM
Dusk
in Choma
6:20 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Choma
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
55.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:14
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:28
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 01:13 on Wednesday, July 22, 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 July 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Choma today?
In Choma today the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 17:56, giving 11h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Choma tonight?
The moon phase over Choma tonight is First Quarter with 55.1% 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.