What time zone is Mpulungu in?

Mpulungu currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lusaka.

What is the UTC offset in Mpulungu right now?

Mpulungu is currently UTC+02:00

Current Time in Mpulungu, Northern Province, Zambia

10:42:06 AM

10:42:06

Monday, September 14, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Lusaka

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Time zone details

Mpulungu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mpulungu

Sunrise5:50 AMSolar noon11:51 AMSunset5:52 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: English, Bemba, Lozi, Lunda, Nyanja
Dialing code: +260
Population: 55,405
Elevation: Approximately 800 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 8° 45' S / 31° 06' E

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Clock changes in Mpulungu

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Solar noon: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 02 min29 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:29 AM – 6:13 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:04 AM – 6:37 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:40 AM – 7:01 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination12%

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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:50 AM (east, 86.7°)
Sunset: 5:52 PM (west, 273.1°)
Day length: 12 hr 02 min29 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:51 AM (77.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:29 AM – 6:13 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:04 AM – 6:37 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:40 AM – 7:01 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:56 AM (east, 105.7°)
Moonset: 8:40 PM (west, 251.6°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, September 14	5:50 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 02 min	29 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:49 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 03 min	28 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:48 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 03 min	29 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:48 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 04 min	28 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:47 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 04 min	29 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:47 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 04 min	28 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:46 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 05 min	29 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Zambia

Sun, Oct 18, 2026National Day of Prayers
Mon, Oct 19, 2026National Day of Prayers (substitute day)
Sat, Oct 24, 2026Independence Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Mpulungu in?: Mpulungu currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lusaka.
When is the next clock change in Mpulungu?: No clock changes are scheduled for Mpulungu in the next 12 months
Does Mpulungu observe daylight saving time?: Mpulungu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Mpulungu right now?: Mpulungu is currently UTC+02:00