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Current Date And Time In Centenary, Zimbabwe

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:35:46 CAT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 3,388

✈️ Centenary, Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Centenary, Mashonaland Central, 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 Centenary.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Centenary 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 Centenary — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Zimbabwe, which includes Centenary, 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 Centenary.

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 Centenary. 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 Centenary.

🚔
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 Centenary for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Centenary
International Airport • HRE
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
Harare, ZW
134
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Centenary From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Centenary 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)5,346 km3,322 mi~ 7h 02m
Paris (France)7,827 km4,863 mi~ 9h 57m
London (United Kingdom)8,170 km5,077 mi~ 10h 22m
Singapore (Singapore)8,214 km5,104 mi~ 10h 25m
Sydney (Australia)11,541 km7,171 mi~ 14h 20m
New York (United States)12,471 km7,749 mi~ 15h 25m
Tokyo (Japan)12,735 km7,913 mi~ 15h 44m
Toronto (Canada)12,919 km8,028 mi~ 15h 57m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,943 km8,043 mi~ 15h 59m
Los Angeles (United States)16,406 km10,194 mi~ 20h 03m

✈ 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 Centenary, 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 Centenary 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 Time7:35 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Centenary to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:35 PM on Saturday in Centenary. 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 Centenary 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 Centenary
New York (United States)Sat, 1:35 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:35 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:35 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:35 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 7:35 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:35 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:35 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:35 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:35 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:35 AM10h 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 Centenary — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Centenary 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 Centenary

Knowing which languages are used in Centenary 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 Centenary. 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
Mvurwi (Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe)28 mi45 kmSW
⬆️
Madziwa (Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe)31 mi49 kmESE
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Mount Darwin (Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe)31 mi50 kmEast (E)
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Bindura (Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe)42 mi68 kmSSE
⬆️
Glendale (Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe)44 mi70 kmSouth (S)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Centenary

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Centenary is the Petra (Jordan), about 5,252 km away. Straight-line distances from Centenary 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, Jordan5,252 km3,264 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy6,793 km4,221 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,031 km4,369 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,726 km4,801 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China10,783 km6,700 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,997 km6,833 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,682 km8,502 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Centenary, 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 Centenary and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Centenary.

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Centenary

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Centenary. 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 Centenary — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Centenary

Centenary 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 Centenary

The closest airport to Centenary is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), about 134 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 Centenary From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Centenary 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 Centenary gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Centenary

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

🔎 Explore More About Centenary

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Centenary

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

Centenary, 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 Centenary use?

Centenary 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 Centenary?

In Centenary, 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 Centenary?

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is the nearest airport to Centenary, about 134 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Centenary 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 Centenary?

Centenary shares the official and regional languages of Mashonaland Central 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 Centenary?

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