Current local time in Mutare, Zimbabwe
The live clock above shows the time in Mutare. Mutare is in the Africa/Harare time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Region | Manicaland |
| Population | about 217,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.97° S, 32.65° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Harare |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mutare 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 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:21 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 5:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:25 PM | 13 h 16 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mutare at about 11:58 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes behind the sun, because Mutare sits at 32.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Mutare time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mutare |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mutare |
|---|---|---|
| Chimoio, Mozambique | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Chitungwiza | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Harare | 212 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Beira, Mozambique | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Gweru | 302 km (188 mi) | same time |
| Tete, Mozambique | 327 km (203 mi) | same time |
| Blantyre, Malawi | 432 km (268 mi) | same time |
| Bulawayo | 447 km (278 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Zimbabwe
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mutare in?
Mutare is in the Africa/Harare time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Mutare have daylight saving time?
Mutare doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mutare when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mutare's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 11 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).