Time in Zimbabwe
Capital · Harare
Time zone in Zimbabwe
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Harare Central Africa Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Harare |
About Zimbabwe
| Official name: | Republic of Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Harare |
| Region: | Africa · Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 17,073,087 |
| Currency: | Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG, ZiG) |
| Calling code: | +263 |
| Languages: | Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| ISO codes: | ZW / ZWE |
| Internet domain: | .zw |
Cities in Zimbabwe
Public holidays in Zimbabwe 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 18 Apr — Independence Day
- 1 May — Labour Day
- 25 May — Africa Day
- 10 Aug — Heroes' Day
- 11 Aug — Defence Forces Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Zimbabwe
How many time zones does Zimbabwe have?
Zimbabwe uses one time zone: Central Africa Time (Africa/Harare, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Zimbabwe use daylight saving time?
No. None of Zimbabwe’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe?
See the live clock on the Harare time page. Harare uses Africa/Harare.