Current local time in Ndola, Zambia
The live clock above shows the time in Ndola. Ndola is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Region | Copperbelt |
| Population | about 395,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.00° S, 28.65° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ndola 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 | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:26 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 5:55 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 53 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ndola at about 12:14 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ndola sits at 28.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Ndola time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ndola |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ndola |
|---|---|---|
| Luanshya | 31 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Kitwe | 51 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Mufulira | 66 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Chingola | 101 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Kabwe | 162 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Lubumbashi, DR Congo | 194 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Lusaka | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Likasi, DR Congo | 304 km (189 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Zambia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ndola in?
Ndola is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Ndola have daylight saving time?
Ndola doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Ndola when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ndola's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 5 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).