What time zone is Solwezi in?

Solwezi uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lusaka.

Does Solwezi observe daylight saving time?

No. Solwezi uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia

11:02:25 AM

11:02:25

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Lusaka

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Time zone details

Solwezi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Solwezi

Sunrise5:43 AMSolar noon11:58 AMSunset6:12 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Bemba, Lozi, Lunda, Nyanja
Dialing code: +260
Population: 301,370
Elevation: Approximately 1,381 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 12° 10' S / 26° 23' E

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Clock changes in Solwezi

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Solar noon: 11:58 AM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 29 min38 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:21 AM – 6:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:56 AM – 7:00 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:30 AM – 7:26 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:43 AM (east, 103.2°)
Sunset: 6:12 PM (west, 256.6°)
Day length: 12 hr 29 min38 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:58 AM (89.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:21 AM – 6:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:56 AM – 7:00 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:30 AM – 7:26 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:40 PM (northeast, 65.3°)
Moonset: 6:25 AM (west, 292.4°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	5:43 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 29 min	38 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:43 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 30 min	38 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:43 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 30 min	37 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:42 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 31 min	37 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:42 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 31 min	37 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:42 AM	6:14 PM	12 hr 32 min	37 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:41 AM	6:14 PM	12 hr 33 min	36 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Zambia

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Tue, Mar 9, 2027Women’s Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Solwezi in?: Solwezi uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lusaka.
When is the next clock change in Solwezi?: No clock changes are scheduled for Solwezi in the next 12 months
Does Solwezi observe daylight saving time?: No. Solwezi uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Solwezi?: Solwezi is UTC+2 all year