Current Time in Mumbwa, Zambia 🇿🇲
Lat/Long: 14.98° S, 27.06° E
Elevation: 1,185 m above sea level
Population rank: #28 of 70 cities in Zambia by population
Province: Central 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
The time now in Mumbwa, Zambia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Mumbwa currently observes CAT, UTC+2. Mumbwa keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Lusaka time zone. Mumbwa does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Perched at about 1185 m, Mumbwa sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 5414 km away. Mumbwa is a significant city in Zambia, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Mumbwa Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Mumbwa
Mumbwa gets 12h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mumbwa is at 05:42 and sunset in Mumbwa is at 18:11.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 14m near the June solstice to 13h 01m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Mumbwa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mumbwa right now.
Cities Sharing Mumbwa's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mumbwa.
Weather in Mumbwa
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Prayer Times in Mumbwa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 20 Oct ● | 04:26 | 05:42 | 11:56 | 15:09 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:26 | 05:41 | 11:56 | 15:09 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:25 | 05:40 | 11:56 | 15:08 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:24 | 05:40 | 11:56 | 15:08 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:24 | 05:39 | 11:56 | 15:07 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:23 | 05:39 | 11:55 | 15:06 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:22 | 05:38 | 11:55 | 15:06 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
14-day Forecast for Mumbwa
Moon Phases & Times for Mumbwa
Distances & Clock Changes in Mumbwa
How Far Is Mumbwa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,414 km | NE (35deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,283 km | NE (54deg) |
| Paris | 7,505 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,716 km | WSW (250deg) |
| London | 7,848 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 7,927 km | N (6deg) |
| Singapore | 8,626 km | E (85deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,346 km | ENE (68deg) |
Mumbwa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mumbwa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 15.0deg N, 152.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mumbwa
What time is it in Mumbwa right now?
The current local time in Mumbwa is 13:51 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Mumbwa follows the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
What time zone is Mumbwa in?
Clocks in Mumbwa follow the Africa/Lusaka IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Mumbwa?
Is Mumbwa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Mumbwa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 20, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Mumbwa tonight?
The moon phase over Mumbwa tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 67.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Mumbwa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mumbwa, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.