Current local time in Mbala, Zambia
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Mbala
Mbala, Northern, Zambia uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Lusaka), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 20,570.
| Country: | Zambia |
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| State / region: | Northern |
| Coordinates: | 8°50′S / 31°22′E |
| Population: | 20,570 |
| Currency: | Zambian kwacha (ZMW) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +260 |
Time zone in Mbala
| 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
Mbala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mbala today
| Sunrise: | 05:28 |
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| Sunset: | 17:49 |
| Solar noon: | 11:39 |
| Day length: | 12h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:07 – 18:10 |
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 Mbala
- London+1 hMbala is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hMbala is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hMbala is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mbala time
What time zone is Mbala in?
Mbala uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lusaka (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Mbala observe daylight saving time?
Mbala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mbala and London?
Right now Mbala 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 Mbala and New York?
Right now Mbala 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.