What time zone is Chinsali in?

Chinsali currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lusaka.

What is the UTC offset in Chinsali right now?

Chinsali is currently UTC+02:00

Current Time in Chinsali, Muchinga, Zambia

9:18:57 AM

09:18:57

Sunday, September 13, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Lusaka

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Time zone details

Chinsali does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chinsali

Sunrise5:47 AMSolar noon11:47 AMSunset5:47 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Zambia
Administrative area: Muchinga
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)

Practical

Languages: English, Bemba, Lozi, Lunda, Nyanja
Dialing code: +260
Population: 38,805
Elevation: Approximately 1,286 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 10° 32' S / 32° 04' E

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Clock changes in Chinsali

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Solar noon: 11:47 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 01 min34 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:26 AM – 6:09 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:01 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:37 AM – 6:58 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination6%

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:47 AM (east, 86.3°)
Sunset: 5:47 PM (west, 273.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 01 min34 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:47 AM (75.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:26 AM – 6:09 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:01 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:37 AM – 6:58 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:10 AM (east, 100.0°)
Moonset: 7:48 PM (west, 256.9°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, September 13	5:47 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 01 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:46 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 01 min	35 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:46 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 02 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:45 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 02 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:44 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 03 min	35 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:44 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 03 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:43 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 04 min	35 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Zambia

Sun, Oct 18, 2026National Day of Prayers
Mon, Oct 19, 2026National Day of Prayers (substitute day)
Sat, Oct 24, 2026Independence Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chinsali in?: Chinsali currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lusaka.
When is the next clock change in Chinsali?: No clock changes are scheduled for Chinsali in the next 12 months
Does Chinsali observe daylight saving time?: Chinsali does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Chinsali right now?: Chinsali is currently UTC+02:00