Current local time in Kitwe, Zambia
The live clock above shows the time in Kitwe. Kitwe is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Region | Copperbelt |
| Population | about 403,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.81° S, 28.22° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kitwe 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 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:27 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kitwe at about 12:16 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kitwe sits at 28.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Kitwe time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kitwe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kitwe |
|---|---|---|
| Mufulira | 29 km (18 mi) | same time |
| Luanshya | 41 km (25 mi) | same time |
| Chingola | 50 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Ndola | 51 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Lubumbashi, DR Congo | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Kabwe | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Likasi, DR Congo | 258 km (160 mi) | same time |
| Lusaka | 290 km (180 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Zambia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kitwe in?
Kitwe is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Kitwe have daylight saving time?
Kitwe doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kitwe when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kitwe's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 7 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
Convert a time to or from Kitwe · add Kitwe to your world clock · search any city
Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).