What time zone is Chama in?

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

Does Chama observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Chama, Muchinga, Zambia

1:58:09 AM

01:58:09

Saturday, October 31, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Lusaka

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Time zone details

Chama does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chama

Sunrise5:16 AMSolar noon11:31 AMSunset5:45 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Zambia
Administrative area: Muchinga
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)

Practical

Country languages: English, Bemba, Lozi, Lunda, Nyanja
Dialing code: +260
Population: 12,923
Elevation: Approximately 765 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 11° 12' S / 33° 09' E

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Clock changes in Chama

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:16 AM
Solar noon: 11:31 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 30 min34 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:54 AM – 6:07 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:28 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:03 AM – 6:59 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination66%

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:16 AM (east, 104.5°)
Sunset: 5:45 PM (west, 255.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 30 min34 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:31 AM (87.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:54 AM – 6:07 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:28 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:03 AM – 6:59 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:21 PM (northeast, 65.9°)
Moonset: 10:06 AM (northwest, 295.9°)
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
Saturday, October 31	5:16 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 30 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:15 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 30 min	33 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:15 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 31 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:15 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 31 min	33 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	5:15 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 32 min	33 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	5:14 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 32 min	32 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, November 6	5:14 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 33 min	32 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 Chama in?: Chama uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lusaka.
When is the next clock change in Chama?: No clock changes are scheduled for Chama in the next 12 months
Does Chama observe daylight saving time?: No. Chama uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Chama?: Chama is UTC+2 all year