Current Time in Harare, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Lat/Long: 17.83° S, 31.03° E
Elevation: 1,494 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Zimbabwe
Province: Harare
IANA Timezone: Africa/Harare
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Zimbabwe: CAT
Harare is in the Africa/Harare time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Harare, Zimbabwe, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Harare
Harare gets 11h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Harare is at 06:25 and sunset in Harare is at 17:28.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 03m near the June solstice to 13h 12m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Harare and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 05:05 | 06:25 | 11:56 | 15:06 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 05:05 | 06:25 | 11:57 | 15:06 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 05:05 | 06:25 | 11:57 | 15:06 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 05:05 | 06:25 | 11:57 | 15:06 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 05:06 | 06:26 | 11:57 | 15:07 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 05:06 | 06:26 | 11:58 | 15:07 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 05:06 | 06:26 | 11:58 | 15:07 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Harare
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Moon Phases & Times for Harare
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How Far Is Harare From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,458 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,142 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 7,940 km | NNW (341deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,008 km | WSW (250deg) |
| Moscow | 8,206 km | N (4deg) |
| Singapore | 8,237 km | E (83deg) |
| London | 8,283 km | NNW (340deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,078 km | ENE (67deg) |
Harare's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Harare and you would surface in the open ocean, near 17.8deg N, 149.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harare
What time is it in Harare right now?
The current local time in Harare is 03:08 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Harare follows the Africa/Harare time zone.
What time zone is Harare in?
Harare uses the Africa/Harare 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 Harare?
Is Harare on daylight saving time right now?
No — Harare is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Harare today?
Today in Harare: sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset is at 17:28, giving 11h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Harare tonight?
The moon phase over Harare tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Harare?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Harare, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.