Current local time in Kasama, Zambia
The live clock above shows the time in Kasama. Kasama is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Region | Northern |
| Population | about 156,000 |
| Coordinates | 10.20° S, 31.18° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kasama 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 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:11 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 31 min |
| September equinox | 5:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 43 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kasama at about 12:04 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes behind the sun, because Kasama sits at 31.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Kasama time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kasama |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kasama |
|---|---|---|
| Mbeya, Tanzania | 286 km (178 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Mzuzu, Malawi | 340 km (211 mi) | same time |
| Mufulira | 412 km (256 mi) | same time |
| Ndola | 416 km (258 mi) | same time |
| Kitwe | 434 km (270 mi) | same time |
| Lubumbashi, DR Congo | 436 km (271 mi) | same time |
| Luanshya | 445 km (277 mi) | same time |
| Chingola | 447 km (278 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Zambia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kasama in?
Kasama is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Kasama have daylight saving time?
Kasama doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kasama when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kasama's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 5 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).