Current Date And Time In Mbala, Zambia
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mbala, a city in Northern Province, Zambia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mbala — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Mbala | |
| State | Northern Province | |
| Country | Zambia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 42,424 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Northern Province | #3 of 8 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 | 1,622 | |
| In Feet | 5,322 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -8.84 | |
| Longitude | 31.37 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.84° S 31.366° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 50' 25" S 31° 21' 57" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 50.41' S 31° 21.95' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northern Province Capital | 154 km South of Kasama | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Matai, Tanzania (62 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 | 🔥 05:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:54 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lusaka |
Mbala is a city situated in Northern Province, Zambia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Mbala as a Populated Place. 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 Northern Province
The latitude and longitude of Mbala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,622 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mbala on the map
Mbala 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 Mbala 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. › Mbala exchange rates
To ring a number in Mbala 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 Mbala and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Mbala ranks #3 of 8 cities in Northern Province. It lies about 154 km South of Kasama, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Northern Province market. › Cities near Mbala
Mbala has a recorded population of approximately 42,424 people. That places it #3 of 8 cities with population data in Northern Province. Browse more cities in Northern Province for comparison.
Mbala is part of Northern Province in Zambia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Mbala keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:58 AM and sets around 05:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Mbala price in Zambian kwacha (ZMW), written with the symbol ZK. Check live rates on our Mbala currency page.
Mbala is about 154 km South of Kasama, the capital of Northern Province. See cities near Mbala for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Mbala lands you closest to Matai, Tanzania, about 62 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mbala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
