Does Harare observe daylight saving time?

No. Harare stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Harare and London?

London is 2 hours behind Harare right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Harare?

Unity Day, on Tuesday 22 December 2026.

When do working hours in Harare overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Harare's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Harare time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Harare's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Harare time).

Current Time in Harare, Zimbabwe — CAT

UTC+02:00No clock changesAfrica/Harare

Harare, Zimbabwe

09:03:45 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Harare, Zimbabwe is 9:03 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Harare is on CAT (UTC+02:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Harare

Time zone and daylight saving time in Harare

Time zone (IANA): Africa/Harare
Current offset: CAT (UTC+02:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Harare does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+02:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:14 AM

Sunset

06:03 PM

Day length

12h 49m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:39 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 13h 12m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 4m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Harare	Overlap with Harare
New York	14:03	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
London	19:03	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Lagos	20:03	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Johannesburg	21:03	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Dubai	23:03	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
Mumbai	00:33	+3 h 30 min	05:30–13:30	4 h 30 min (09:00–13:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Harare

In 47 days
Unity Day
Tue, Dec 22, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 51 days
Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public

Airports near Harare

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport HRE12 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Harare observe daylight saving time?: No. Harare stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Harare and London?: London is 2 hours behind Harare right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Harare?: Unity Day, on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
When do working hours in Harare overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Harare's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Harare time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Harare's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Harare time).

Time in other cities, compared with Harare

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