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
Choma 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 Choma, Zambia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Choma
Choma gets 11h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Choma is at 06:40 and sunset in Choma is at 17:47.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 07m near the June solstice to 13h 08m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Choma and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 23 Jun ● | 05:20 | 06:40 | 12:14 | 15:24 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 05:21 | 06:40 | 12:14 | 15:25 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 05:21 | 06:40 | 12:14 | 15:25 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 05:21 | 06:40 | 12:14 | 15:25 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 05:21 | 06:41 | 12:15 | 15:25 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 05:21 | 06:41 | 12:15 | 15:26 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | 05:22 | 06:41 | 12:15 | 15:26 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Choma
Sunrise
in Choma
↑
6:40 AM
Sunset
in Choma
↓
5:47 PM
Day Length
11h 07m
Dawn
in Choma
6:16 AM
Dusk
in Choma
6:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Choma
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
63.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:01
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:51
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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 09:09 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Choma follows the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
What time zone is Choma in?
Choma 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 Choma?
Is Choma on daylight saving time right now?
No — Choma is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Choma today?
Today in Choma: sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset is at 17:47, giving 11h 07m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Choma tonight?
The moon phase over Choma tonight is First Quarter with 63.9% 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.