Current Time in Mbala, Zambia 🇿🇲
Lat/Long: 8.84° S, 31.37° E
Elevation: 1,622 m above sea level
Population rank: #24 of 70 cities in Zambia by population
Province: Northern Province
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Zambia: CAT
Mbala is in the Africa/Lusaka time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Mbala, Zambia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Mbala
Mbala gets 11h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mbala is at 06:09 and sunset in Mbala is at 17:45.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 36m near the June solstice to 12h 38m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Mbala and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 25 Jun ● | 04:51 | 06:08 | 11:57 | 15:16 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 04:51 | 06:09 | 11:57 | 15:17 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 04:51 | 06:09 | 11:57 | 15:17 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 04:52 | 06:09 | 11:57 | 15:17 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | 04:52 | 06:09 | 11:57 | 15:17 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 04:52 | 06:09 | 11:58 | 15:17 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 04:52 | 06:09 | 11:58 | 15:18 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mbala
Sunrise
in Mbala
↑
6:09 AM
Sunset
in Mbala
↓
5:45 PM
Day Length
11h 36m
Dawn
in Mbala
5:45 AM
Dusk
in Mbala
6:08 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Mbala
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
83.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:55
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:00
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How Far Is Mbala From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,586 km | NE (34deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,507 km | NE (55deg) |
| Paris | 7,014 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Moscow | 7,206 km | N (4deg) |
| London | 7,357 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,105 km | E (86deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,400 km | WSW (248deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,649 km | ENE (67deg) |
Mbala's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mbala and you would surface in the open ocean, near 8.8deg N, 148.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mbala
What time is it in Mbala right now?
The current local time in Mbala is 17:40 on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Mbala follows the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
What time zone is Mbala in?
Mbala uses the Africa/Lusaka IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Mbala?
Is Mbala on daylight saving time right now?
No — Mbala is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 25, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mbala today?
Today in Mbala: sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset is at 17:45, giving 11h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mbala tonight?
The moon phase over Mbala tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 83.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Mbala?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mbala, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.