Current Date And Time In Kariba, Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:44:03 CAT
State: Mashonaland West
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 27,600
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kariba, a city in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kariba — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Kariba.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Zimbabwe operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.5167° S | 28.8° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -16.5167 | 28.8 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 31' 0" S | 28° 48' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 31.0002' S | 28° 48' E |
| City | Kariba |
| State | Mashonaland West |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 27,600 |
| Elevation | 679 m / 2,228 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -16.5167, 28.8 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kariba to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Mashonaland West.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chirundu | Mashonaland West | N | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Karoi | Mashonaland West | E | 101 km | 62 mi | ~1h 41m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Mashonaland West, the home state of Kariba, along with each city's aerial distance from Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadoma | -18.3333° S | 29.9153° E | 1,176 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chinhoyi | -17.3667° S | 30.2° E | 1,153 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Norton | -17.8833° S | 30.7° E | 1,364 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chegutu | -18.1302° S | 30.1407° E | 1,187 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karoi | -16.8099° S | 29.6925° E | 1,259 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Harare Western Suburbs | -17.8415° S | 30.8767° E | 1,460 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Banket | -17.3833° S | 30.4° E | 1,277 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mhangura | -16.8939° S | 30.1683° E | 1,182 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chakari | -18.0629° S | 29.8925° E | 1,107 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mhangura Mine | -16.892° S | 30.159° E | 1,142 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kariba Airport IATA: KAB 9 km (6 mi) from Kariba |
The exact GPS location of Kariba gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mashonaland West. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Mashonaland West state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Kariba are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kariba lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Zimbabwe map
Kariba sits within Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Kariba for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Mashonaland West. › Browse every city in Mashonaland West
Coordinates for Kariba in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Zimbabwe. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kariba are latitude -16.5167° and longitude 28.8°. In directional format: 16.5167° S, 28.8° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kariba in Mashonaland West and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kariba is a city in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kariba sits at: Latitude 16° 31' 0" S and Longitude 28° 48' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kariba has a population of approximately 27,600 people. This is roughly 1.633% of Mashonaland West's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mashonaland West.
The interactive satellite map of Kariba is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -16.5167, 28.8 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kariba in Mashonaland West. For broader context, explore the Mashonaland West state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kariba is Kariba Airport (KAB), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kariba is approximately 176 km (110 mi) from Chinhoyi, the capital of Mashonaland West, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mashonaland West.
Kariba sits at an elevation of approximately 679 meters (2,228 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mashonaland West.
The closest cities to Kariba include Chirundu, Karoi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kariba, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 05:56 PM, giving a day length of 11h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kariba's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kariba is approximately 1,839 km (1,142 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,074 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kariba — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 512 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Kariba is approximately 280 km (174 mi) SE of Harare, the national capital of Zimbabwe, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
