Current Date And Time In Solwezi, Zambia
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:59:56 CAT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Solwezi, a city in North-Western, Zambia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Solwezi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Solwezi | |
| State | North-Western | |
| Country | Zambia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 301,370 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in North-Western | #1 of 13 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 | 1,381 | |
| In Feet | 4,531 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -12.17 | |
| Longitude | 26.39 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.169° S 26.389° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 10' 8" S 26° 23' 22" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 10.13' S 26° 23.36' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kipushi, Democratic Republic Of The Congo (104 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 | 🔥 06:28 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:10 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 42m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lusaka |
Solwezi is a city situated in North-Western, Zambia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Solwezi 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 North-Western
The latitude and longitude of Solwezi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,381 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Solwezi on the map
Solwezi 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 Solwezi 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. › Solwezi exchange rates
To ring a number in Solwezi 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 Solwezi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Solwezi ranks #1 of 13 cities in North-Western. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North-Western market. › Cities near Solwezi
Solwezi has a recorded population of approximately 301,370 people. That places it #1 of 13 cities with population data in North-Western. Browse more cities in North-Western for comparison.
Solwezi is part of North-Western in Zambia. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Solwezi keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:28 AM and sets around 06:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Solwezi price in Zambian kwacha (ZMW), written with the symbol ZK. Check live rates on our Solwezi currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Solwezi lands you closest to Kipushi, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, about 104 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Solwezi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
