Geographic position of Chipata
Chipata is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 13.6333° S, 32.6500° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,518 km (943 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 11,536 km (7,168 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 8,501 km (5,282 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,532 km (2,195 mi) east
Chipata lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Chipata
With a population of 327,059, Chipata ranks as the 4th most populous city in Zambia, out of 77 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Chipata
Mfuwe International Airport (MFU / FLMF) is a major international airport located about 88 km (54 mi) from Chipata.
Current local time at the airport is 19:17:52.
Daylight saving time in Chipata
Chipata uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Lusaka. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Chipata does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Chipata
Business hours in Chipata (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Chipata
Compare time in Chipata with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chipata in?
Chipata follows the Africa/Lusaka time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Chipata at UTC+2.
What time is it in Chipata right now?
The current local time in Chipata is 19:17:52 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chipata observe daylight saving time?
No. Chipata is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Chipata?
Chipata is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chipata?
Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) is the nearest airport to Chipata, located about 88 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:17:52.
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