Current local time in Choma, Zambia
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Choma
Choma, Southern, Zambia uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Lusaka), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 46,746.
| Country: | Zambia |
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| State / region: | Southern |
| Coordinates: | 16°49′S / 26°59′E |
| Population: | 46,746 |
| Currency: | Zambian kwacha (ZMW) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +260 |
Time zone in Choma
| 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
Choma does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Choma today
| Sunrise: | 05:39 |
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| Sunset: | 18:13 |
| Solar noon: | 11:56 |
| Day length: | 12h 33m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:17 – 18:35 |
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 Choma
- London+1 hChoma is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hChoma is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hChoma is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Choma time
What time zone is Choma in?
Choma uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lusaka (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Choma observe daylight saving time?
Choma does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Choma and London?
Right now Choma 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 Choma and New York?
Right now Choma 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.