Current Local Time in Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia (GMT+2)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Lusaka is located in the Africa/Lusaka timezone in Zambia.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/LusakaData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with warm wet summers (20-27°C) and cool dry winters (10-23°C). Rainy season November-April.
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📍About Lusaka Time Zone
Lusaka is located in the Africa/Lusaka time zone (UTC+2). As a major metropolitan city in Zambia, Lusaka serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Lusaka is 7 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Lusaka, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Lusaka does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+2.
Lusaka has a population of approximately 3.3M. The local currency is the Zambian Kwacha (ZMW). To call Lusaka from abroad, use the country code +260 21. The primary language spoken is English, Nyanja, Bemba.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Lusaka time is 7 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours ahead of London. This makes Lusaka conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Lusaka Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+2)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Zambia (ZM)
- • Coordinates: -15.39°, 28.32°
- • Calling Code: +260 21