Current local time in Harare, Zimbabwe
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Harare
Harare, Zimbabwe uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Harare), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Zimbabwe. Population: about 1,542,813.
| Country: | Zimbabwe |
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| Coordinates: | 17°50′S / 31°03′E |
| Population: | 1,542,813 |
| Currency: | Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) |
| Languages: | Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Country calling code: | +263 |
Time zone in Harare
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Harare |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Harare does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Harare today
| Sunrise: | 05:22 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 11:40 |
| Day length: | 12h 35m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:00 – 18:20 |
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 Harare
- London+1 hHarare is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hHarare is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hHarare is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Harare time
What time zone is Harare in?
Harare uses the IANA time zone Africa/Harare (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Harare observe daylight saving time?
Harare does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Harare and London?
Right now Harare 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 Harare and New York?
Right now Harare 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.