Days in Ndola are currently getting longer, about 5 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Ndola
Ndola is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 12.9587° S, 28.6366° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,443 km (897 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 11,461 km (7,122 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 8,576 km (5,329 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,107 km (1,931 mi) east
Ndola lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Ndola
The point on Earth exactly opposite Ndola is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Ndola, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ndola
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Ndola
Ndola is currently in Spring. Spring begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Ndola is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Ndola
In Ndola, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 53m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 11h 21m, a difference of roughly 1h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Ndola's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Ndola at 12.96° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Ndola
With a population of 627,503, Ndola ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Zambia, out of 77 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Ndola
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA / FLSK) is a major international airport serving Ndola directly.
Current local time at the airport is 03:03:01.
Daylight saving time in Ndola
Ndola uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Lusaka. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Ndola does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Ndola
Business hours in Ndola (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 Ndola
Compare time in Ndola with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Ndola
Official national holiday observed in Zambia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ndola in?
Ndola 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 Ndola at UTC+2.
What time is it in Ndola right now?
The current local time in Ndola is 03:03:01 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ndola observe daylight saving time?
No. Ndola is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ndola?
Ndola is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ndola?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) is the airport serving Ndola. The current local time at the airport is 03:03:01.
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