Current local time in Livingstone, Zambia
The live clock above shows the time in Livingstone. Livingstone is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern |
| Population | about 137,000 |
| Coordinates | 17.86° S, 25.86° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Livingstone 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 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:46 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| September equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:50 PM | 13 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Livingstone at about 12:25 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun, because Livingstone sits at 25.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Livingstone time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 375 km (233 mi) | same time |
| Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | 384 km (239 mi) | same time |
| Gweru, Zimbabwe | 453 km (282 mi) | same time |
| Kabwe | 470 km (292 mi) | same time |
| Harare, Zimbabwe | 549 km (341 mi) | same time |
| Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe | 555 km (345 mi) | same time |
| Luanshya | 592 km (368 mi) | same time |
| Kitwe | 616 km (383 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Zambia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Livingstone in?
Livingstone is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Livingstone have daylight saving time?
Livingstone doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Livingstone when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Livingstone's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 17 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).