Current Time in Harare, Zimbabwe

5:12:53 PM

17:12:53

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Harare

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Time zone details

Harare does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Harare

Sunrise5:18 AMSolar noon11:39 AMSunset6:01 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Harare in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Zimbabwe
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Zimbabwean Gold (ZWG)

Practical

Country languages
English, Shona, South Ndebele, North Ndebele
Dialing code
+263
Population
1,542,813
Elevation
Approximately 1,494 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
17° 49' S / 31° 03' E
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All times shown relative to Harare local time

Clock changes in Harare

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 43 min55 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination77%
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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 43 min55 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(86.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 43 min55 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 44 min54 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 45 min55 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 46 min53 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 46 min53 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 47 min53 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 48 min52 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Harare

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Plan around Harare

Upcoming national public holidays in Zimbabwe

  1. Unity Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Harare, Zimbabwe

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHRELarge airport12.3 km south-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · HRE / FVRG

About 12.3 km (7.6 mi) south-southeast of Harare

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Harare in?
Harare uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Harare.
When is the next clock change in Harare?
No clock changes are scheduled for Harare in the next 12 months
Does Harare observe daylight saving time?
No. Harare uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Harare?
Harare is UTC+2 all year