Timezones in Zimbabwe 
Zimbabwe Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Zimbabwe from anywhere in the world. Zimbabwe follows a single official timezone: CAT (Central Africa Time, UTC+2:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Zimbabwe
Central Africa Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
09:21:03 AM
Zimbabwe Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Zimbabwe, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Harare | CAT | Central Africa Time | UTC+2:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 8 Cities in Zimbabwe
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harare Harare, Zimbabwe | 09:21:03 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Harare | 1,542,813 |
| 2 | Bulawayo Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | 09:21:03 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Harare | 1,200,337 |
| 3 | Chitungwiza Harare, Zimbabwe | 09:21:03 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Harare | 371,246 |
| 4 | Mutare Manicaland, Zimbabwe | 09:21:03 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Harare | 224,804 |
| 5 | Epworth Harare, Zimbabwe | 09:21:03 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Harare | 206,368 |
| 6 | Gweru Midlands Province, Zimbabwe | 09:21:03 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Harare | 159,050 |
| 7 | Kwekwe Midlands Province, Zimbabwe | 09:21:03 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Harare | 119,863 |
| 8 | Kadoma Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe | 09:21:03 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Harare | 117,381 |