Time Now in Kariba, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Lat/Long: 16.52° S, 28.8° E
Elevation: 679 m above sea level
Population rank: #24 of 66 cities in Zimbabwe by population
Province: Mashonaland West
IANA Timezone: Africa/Harare
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Zimbabwe: CAT
Local time in Kariba runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Harare). Kariba does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Kariba stands at an elevated 679 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 5454 km away. A major centre in Zimbabwe, Kariba keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Kariba
Daylight Hours in Kariba
Kariba gets 11h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kariba is at 06:18 and sunset in Kariba is at 17:57.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 08m near the June solstice to 13h 07m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Kariba and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kariba right now.
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Cities Sharing Kariba's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kariba.
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Prayer Times in Kariba
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 22 Aug ● | 05:03 | 06:18 | 12:07 | 15:27 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:03 | 06:17 | 12:07 | 15:27 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:02 | 06:17 | 12:07 | 15:27 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:01 | 06:16 | 12:07 | 15:27 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:01 | 06:15 | 12:06 | 15:27 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:06 | 15:27 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 05:00 | 06:14 | 12:06 | 15:27 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
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14-day Forecast for Kariba
Moon Phases & Times for Kariba
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
67.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:04
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 01:50
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kariba
How Far Is Kariba From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,454 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,236 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 7,725 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,834 km | WSW (250deg) |
| London | 8,068 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 8,079 km | N (5deg) |
| Singapore | 8,457 km | E (84deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,239 km | ENE (67deg) |
Kariba's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kariba and you would surface in the open ocean, near 16.5deg N, 151.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kariba
What time is it in Kariba right now?
The current local time in Kariba is 01:24 on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Kariba follows the Africa/Harare time zone.
What time zone is Kariba in?
Kariba 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 Kariba?
Is Kariba on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kariba as of August 22, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kariba tonight?
The moon phase over Kariba tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 67.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Kariba?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kariba, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.