Current Time in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

Capital City: Harare

Largest Cities:

Harare (Pop. 1,600,000)
Bulawayo (Pop. 1,200,337)
Chitungwiza (Pop. 371,244)
Mutare (Pop. 224,802)
Gweru (Pop. 158,200)

ISO Alpha-2: ZW

ISO Alpha-3: ZWE

Time Zones: CAT

Time Now in Major Cities in Zimbabwe

Bulawayo Mon 03:28:50
Chinhoyi Mon 03:28:50
Chitungwiza Mon 03:28:50
Epworth Mon 03:28:50
Gweru Mon 03:28:50
Harare Mon 03:28:50
Kwekwe Mon 03:28:50
Masvingo Mon 03:28:50
Mutare Mon 03:28:50
Norton Mon 03:28:50
Ruwa Mon 03:28:50

City	Current Time
Bulawayo	Mon 03:28:50
Chinhoyi	Mon 03:28:50
Chitungwiza	Mon 03:28:50
Epworth	Mon 03:28:50
Gweru	Mon 03:28:50
Harare	Mon 03:28:50
Kwekwe	Mon 03:28:50
Masvingo	Mon 03:28:50
Mutare	Mon 03:28:50
Norton	Mon 03:28:50
Ruwa	Mon 03:28:50

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Zimbabwe

Africa/Harare Mon 03:28:50
Africa/Maputo Mon 03:28:50

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Harare	Mon 03:28:50
Africa/Maputo	Mon 03:28:50

Time Zone Converters used in Zimbabwe

Convert time between the time zones of Zimbabwe and other locations worldwide.

Sunrise and Sunset in Zimbabwe (11 Locations)

Bulawayo

↑ 5:43 AM

↓ 6:04 PM
Chinhoyi

↑ 5:38 AM

↓ 5:57 PM
Chitungwiza

↑ 5:34 AM

↓ 5:53 PM
Epworth

↑ 5:34 AM

↓ 5:53 PM
Gweru

↑ 5:39 AM

↓ 5:59 PM
Harare

↑ 5:34 AM

↓ 5:53 PM
Kwekwe

↑ 5:39 AM

↓ 5:59 PM
Masvingo

↑ 5:34 AM

↓ 5:55 PM
Mutare

↑ 5:27 AM

↓ 5:47 PM
Norton

↑ 5:36 AM

↓ 5:55 PM
Ruwa

↑ 5:34 AM

↓ 5:53 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Bulawayo	↑ 5:43 AM	↓ 6:04 PM
Chinhoyi	↑ 5:38 AM	↓ 5:57 PM
Chitungwiza	↑ 5:34 AM	↓ 5:53 PM
Epworth	↑ 5:34 AM	↓ 5:53 PM
Gweru	↑ 5:39 AM	↓ 5:59 PM
Harare	↑ 5:34 AM	↓ 5:53 PM
Kwekwe	↑ 5:39 AM	↓ 5:59 PM
Masvingo	↑ 5:34 AM	↓ 5:55 PM
Mutare	↑ 5:27 AM	↓ 5:47 PM
Norton	↑ 5:36 AM	↓ 5:55 PM
Ruwa	↑ 5:34 AM	↓ 5:53 PM

Current Weather in Zimbabwe (11 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Zimbabwe

Population	16,868,409
Area	390,580 km²
ISO Numeric Code	716
FIPS Code	ZI
Top Level Domain	.zw
Currency	Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
Phone Prefix	+263
Country Code	+263
Languages	EN-ZW (en-ZW), ND (nd), NR (nr), SN (sn)
Neighbouring Countries	🇧🇼 Botswana, 🇲🇿 Mozambique, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇿🇲 Zambia

Upcoming Public Holidays in Zimbabwe

This year, Zimbabwe observes 13 public holidays, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Unity Day on 22 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Defense Forces Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Zimbabwe to plan your schedule.

Unity Day 22 Dec • Tuesday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day 21 Feb • Sunday
Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day (observed) 22 Feb • Monday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday
Easter Saturday 27 Mar • Saturday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday
Independence Day 18 Apr • Sunday

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Time in Zimbabwe — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Zimbabwe.

How many time zones does Zimbabwe have?

Zimbabwe spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Zimbabwe?

Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe. The capital uses the Africa/Harare time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Zimbabwe observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Zimbabwe may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Zimbabwe are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 11 city(ies) across Zimbabwe. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.