Bulawayo runs on UTC+2 (CAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bulawayo and your time
Bulawayo at a glance
| Country | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Region | Bulawayo |
| Time zone | Africa/Harare |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 20.15° S, 28.58° E |
Bulawayo time zone and clock changes
Local time in Bulawayo is UTC+2 year round, under the Africa/Harare rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Bulawayo is on the same time as the rest of Zimbabwe, including the capital, Harare.
Clock changes in Bulawayo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bulawayo for 2026 or 2027.
Bulawayo time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Bulawayo: 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 Bulawayo 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Bulawayo
Today
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Being in the tropics, Bulawayo sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 21 minutes) is only 2 hours 26 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 55 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:17 AM and 6:42 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Bulawayo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:40 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:23 AM | 6:44 PM | 13 h 21 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bulawayo
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bulawayo: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Cities near Bulawayo
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bulawayo.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweru | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Francistown (Botswana) | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kwekwe | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kadoma | 246 km (153 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Bulawayo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Zimbabwe
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bulawayo in?
Bulawayo uses the Africa/Harare time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Bulawayo use daylight saving time?
No. Bulawayo stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bulawayo and New York?
Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo does not.
Is Bulawayo on the same time as Harare?
Yes. Bulawayo and Harare both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bulawayo?
About 13 hours 21 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 55 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.