Ndola keeps UTC+2 (CAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ndola and your time
Ndola 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 | 12.96° S, 28.64° E |
Ndola time zone and clock changes
Ndola follows the Africa/Lusaka time zone and stays on UTC+2 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Ndola is on the same time as the rest of Zambia, including the capital, Lusaka.
Clock changes in Ndola, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ndola for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ndola is
Take 9:00 AM in Ndola: 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 Ndola 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 Ndola
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Ndola, from 11 hours 22 minutes to 12 hours 54 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Ndola
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:26 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:37 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 54 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ndola
Ndola 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 Ndola
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ndola.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luanshya | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kitwe | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kalulushi | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mufulira | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chingola | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chililabombwe | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kabwe | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | 191 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Ndola today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Ndola
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ndola in?
Ndola uses the Africa/Lusaka time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Ndola use daylight saving time?
No. Ndola stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ndola and New York?
Ndola 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 Ndola does not.
Is Ndola on the same time as Lusaka?
Yes. Ndola and Lusaka both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ndola?
About 12 hours 54 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.