Zambia facts
| Capital | Lusaka |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 752,612 km² · 290,585 sq mi · 185,974,188 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Zambian |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +260 |
| Internet domain | .zm |
| Capital coordinates | -15.4067, 28.2871 |
Time difference
Lusaka is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Zambia is about 8% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Zambia is about 3.1 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Lusaka to Washington, D.C.: about 12,389 km (7,698 mi) as the crow flies.
- Lusaka to London: about 7,934 km (4,930 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Zambia shares land borders with 8 countries: Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
How big is Zambia?
Zambia covers about 752,612 km² (290,585 sq mi), ranking 38 of 196 countries by area. It is about 8% of the size of the United States. It is about 3.1 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Zambia in?
Lusaka uses UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) today. When it is noon in Lusaka, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Zambia use?
Zambia uses the Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).
What is the country code for Zambia?
The international calling code is +260. From the United States dial 011 260 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 260.
What language is spoken in Zambia?
Official or national language: English.