Current local time in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
The live clock above shows the time in Bulawayo. Bulawayo is in the Africa/Harare time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Region | Bulawayo |
| Population | about 697,000 |
| Coordinates | 20.17° S, 28.58° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Harare |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bulawayo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:40 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 5:55 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:44 PM | 13 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bulawayo at about 12:14 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bulawayo sits at 28.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Bulawayo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bulawayo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Bulawayo |
|---|---|---|
| Gweru | 152 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Chitungwiza | 358 km (223 mi) | same time |
| Thohoyandou, South Africa | 366 km (228 mi) | same time |
| Harare | 368 km (229 mi) | same time |
| Livingstone, Zambia | 384 km (239 mi) | same time |
| Polokwane, South Africa | 423 km (263 mi) | same time |
| Mutare | 447 km (278 mi) | same time |
| Chimoio, Mozambique | 525 km (326 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Zimbabwe
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bulawayo in?
Bulawayo is in the Africa/Harare time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Bulawayo have daylight saving time?
Bulawayo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bulawayo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bulawayo's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).