Current Date And Time In Chingola, Zambia
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
16:06:30 CAT
State: Copperbelt
Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 256,560
District: Chingola District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chingola, a city in Copperbelt, Zambia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chingola — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Chingola | |
| District / County | Chingola District | |
| State | Copperbelt | |
| Country | Zambia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 256,560 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Copperbelt | #3 of 12 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Zambian Kwacha | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ZMW | |
| Symbol | ZK | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +260 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .zm | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,363 | |
| In Feet | 4,472 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -12.53 | |
| Longitude | 27.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.529° S 27.884° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 31' 44" S 27° 53' 2" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 31.74' S 27° 53.03' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Copperbelt Capital | 95 km East-Southeast of Ndola | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mokambo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo (52 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lusaka |
Chingola is a city situated in Copperbelt, Zambia, within Africa. It falls under Chingola District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chingola as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Copperbelt
The latitude and longitude of Chingola pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,363 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chingola on the map
Chingola runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Chingola run on Zambian Kwacha (ZMW), shown with the symbol ZK. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Chingola exchange rates
To ring a number in Chingola from outside Zambia, dial +260 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Chingola and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Chingola ranks #3 of 12 cities in Copperbelt. It lies about 95 km East-Southeast of Ndola, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Copperbelt market. › Cities near Chingola
Chingola has a recorded population of approximately 256,560 people. That places it #3 of 12 cities with population data in Copperbelt. Browse more cities in Copperbelt for comparison.
Chingola sits within Chingola District, is part of Copperbelt in Zambia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Chingola keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 06:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Chingola price in Zambian kwacha (ZMW), written with the symbol ZK. Check live rates on our Chingola currency page.
Chingola is about 95 km East-Southeast of Ndola, the capital of Copperbelt. See cities near Chingola for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Chingola lands you closest to Mokambo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, about 52 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chingola sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
