Current Date And Time In Chipata, Zambia
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
16:05:43 CAT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chipata, a city in Eastern Province, Zambia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chipata — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Chipata | |
| State | Eastern Province | |
| Country | Zambia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 327,059 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Eastern Province | #1 of 7 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 | 1,147 | |
| In Feet | 3,763 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -13.63 | |
| Longitude | 32.65 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.633° S 32.65° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 37' 60" S 32° 38' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 38' S 32° 39' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mchinji, Malawi (31 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 | 🔥 05:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 48m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lusaka | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1899-01-01 |
Chipata is a city situated in Eastern Province, Zambia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Chipata as a State / Province Capital. 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 Eastern Province
The latitude and longitude of Chipata pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,147 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chipata on the map
Chipata 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 Chipata 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. › Chipata exchange rates
To ring a number in Chipata 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 Chipata and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Chipata ranks #1 of 7 cities in Eastern Province. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Eastern Province market. › Cities near Chipata
Chipata has a recorded population of approximately 327,059 people. That places it #1 of 7 cities with population data in Eastern Province. Browse more cities in Eastern Province for comparison.
Chipata is part of Eastern Province in Zambia. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Chipata keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 05:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Chipata price in Zambian kwacha (ZMW), written with the symbol ZK. Check live rates on our Chipata currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Chipata lands you closest to Mchinji, Malawi, about 31 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chipata sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
