Current local time in Chipata, Zambia
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Chipata
Chipata, Eastern, Zambia uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Lusaka), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 85,963.
| Country: | Zambia |
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| State / region: | Eastern |
| Coordinates: | 13°38′S / 32°39′E |
| Population: | 85,963 |
| Currency: | Zambian kwacha (ZMW) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +260 |
Time zone in Chipata
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lusaka |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Chipata does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Chipata today
| Sunrise: | 05:19 |
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| Sunset: | 17:48 |
| Solar noon: | 11:34 |
| Day length: | 12h 28m |
| Civil twilight: | 04:58 – 18:09 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Chipata
- London+1 hChipata is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hChipata is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hChipata is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Chipata time
What time zone is Chipata in?
Chipata uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lusaka (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Chipata observe daylight saving time?
Chipata does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Chipata and London?
Right now Chipata is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Chipata and New York?
Right now Chipata is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.