Current time in Zimbabwe

23:43:28
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Harare
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Time zone of Zimbabwe

The time in Zimbabwe (Harare) follows the Africa/Harare time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Zimbabwe
23:43:28
Brasília
18:43:28

How to call or schedule a meeting with Zimbabwe

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Zimbabwe; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Zimbabwe: sunrise today at 05:18 · sunset at 18:00 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Harare
Continent
Africa
Area
390,580 km² (150,804 sq mi)
Population
about 12 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (ZWG)
Languages
English, Shona, Northern Ndebele
Calling code
+263
Internet domain
.zw

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Zimbabwe right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Zimbabwe?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Zimbabwe changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Zimbabwe in?

Zimbabwe follows Africa/Harare, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Harare.

Does Zimbabwe have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Zimbabwe does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Zimbabwe from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Zimbabwe).

What is the capital of Zimbabwe?

The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare. The country covers about 390,580 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Zimbabwe use?

The currency is the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (ZWG). To call from abroad, dial +263 before the number. Websites use the .zw domain.