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Current Date And Time In Harare, Zimbabwe

Sunday, 26 July 2026
07:22:18 CAT
State: Harare
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,542,813

✈️ Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Harare.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Harare with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Harare — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Zimbabwe, which includes Harare, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Zimbabwe before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Zimbabwe's time zone +02:00, country calling code +263 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .ZW. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Harare.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+263
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.ZW

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Zimbabwe — police 995, ambulance 994, fire brigade 993, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Harare. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Harare.

🚔
Police
995
🚑
Ambulance
994
🚒
Fire
993
📞
General
999

📊 Zimbabwe At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Zimbabwe — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.593
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
63.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
93.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,497
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
9.3%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Zimbabwe development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Harare for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Harare
International Airport • HRE
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
Harare, ZW
12
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Harare's exact coordinates, or Harare's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Harare From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Harare to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,456 km3,390 mi~ 7h 10m
Paris (France)7,940 km4,934 mi~ 10h 05m
Singapore (Singapore)8,234 km5,117 mi~ 10h 26m
London (United Kingdom)8,284 km5,147 mi~ 10h 30m
Sydney (Australia)11,463 km7,123 mi~ 14h 14m
New York (United States)12,540 km7,792 mi~ 15h 30m
Tokyo (Japan)12,805 km7,957 mi~ 15h 49m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,842 km7,980 mi~ 15h 52m
Toronto (Canada)12,994 km8,074 mi~ 16h 02m
Los Angeles (United States)16,476 km10,238 mi~ 20h 08m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Harare, Zimbabwe is set to Central Africa Time (CAT) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Harare requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral Africa Time (CAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time7:22 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Harare to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:22 AM on Sunday in Harare. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Harare right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Harare
New York (United States)Sun, 1:22 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:22 PM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 1:22 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 6:22 AM1h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 7:22 AMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 9:22 AM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:22 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:22 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:22 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:22 PM10h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Harare — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Harare is the United States dollar (USD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

€ 1 Euro
$ 1.14
USD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.33
USD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 0.6980
USD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 0.7091
USD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Harare

Knowing which languages are used in Harare helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
ChewaChibarweEnglishKalangaKhoisanNambyaNdauNdebeleShanganiShonaSothoTongaTswanaVendaXhosaZimbabwean Sign Language
National language(s):
Sign Language

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Harare. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Epworth (Harare, Zimbabwe)8 mi12 kmSE
⬆️
Mount Hampden (Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe)10 mi15 kmNW
⬆️
Harare Western Suburbs (Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe)12 mi19 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Chitungwiza (Harare, Zimbabwe)13 mi21 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Ruwa (Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe)13 mi21 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Harare

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Harare is the Petra (Jordan), about 5,375 km away. Straight-line distances from Harare to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,375 km3,340 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy6,909 km4,293 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,120 km4,424 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,681 km4,773 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China10,867 km6,753 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,955 km6,807 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,705 km8,516 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Harare shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Harare and Zimbabwe. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Harare Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Harare, including major hub cities.
✈️ Zimbabwe Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Zimbabwe.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Harare, Zimbabwe runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Harare and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Harare.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Harare's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Harare

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Harare. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Harare — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Harare

Harare keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Zimbabwe. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Harare

The closest airport to Harare is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), about 12 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Harare From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Harare needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Harare gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Harare

Harare rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Harare — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Harare

ℹ️ Harare OverviewSee the full profile of Harare — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Harare MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Harare for distance and direction.
💰 Harare CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Harare

What side of the road do people drive on in Harare?

Harare, like the rest of Zimbabwe, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Harare use?

Harare runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Harare?

In Harare, reach police on 995, ambulance on 994, fire brigade on 993, a general emergency line on 999. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Harare?

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is the nearest airport to Harare, about 12 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Harare in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Harare runs on Central Africa Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Harare?

Harare shares the official and regional languages of Harare and Zimbabwe — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Harare?

No — Harare uses the United States dollar (USD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Harare currency page for live rates.