Kitwe runs on UTC+2 (CAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kitwe and your time
Kitwe at a glance
| Country | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Region | Copperbelt |
| Time zone | Africa/Lusaka |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.80° S, 28.21° E |
Kitwe time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Kitwe follow Africa/Lusaka and keep UTC+2 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Zambia keeps the same time, so Kitwe reads the same clock as Lusaka.
Clock changes in Kitwe, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kitwe for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kitwe and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Kitwe: the clock reads 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
Because Kitwe keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Kitwe
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Kitwe last between 11 hours 22 minutes and 12 hours 53 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Kitwe
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:28 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:39 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 53 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kitwe
Kitwe lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Kitwe
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kitwe.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalulushi | 14 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mufulira | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luanshya | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chingola | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ndola | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chililabombwe | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kipushi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Kitwe today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Zambia
All time zones and cities in Zambia
Tools for time in Kitwe
- Convert a time to or from Kitwe: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kitwe to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kitwe and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kitwe in?
Kitwe uses the Africa/Lusaka time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Kitwe use daylight saving time?
No. Kitwe stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kitwe and New York?
Kitwe is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Kitwe does not.
Is Kitwe on the same time as Lusaka?
Yes. Kitwe and Lusaka both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kitwe?
About 12 hours 53 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.