Visiting

Public holidays

January 2 - New Year’s Day
March 8 – International Women’s Day
March 13 – Youth Day
April 13 – Good Friday
April 15 – Holy Saturday April 17 – Easter Monday
May 1 – May Day
May 25 – Africa Freedom Day
July 3 – Heroes Day
July 4 – Unity Day
August 7 – Farmers Day
October 18 – National Prayer Day
October 24 – Independence Day
December 25 – Christmas Day

Climate

Summer clothing is worn mid-August to mid-May and light woollens in winter (mid-May to mid-August). Temperatures range from 32ºC in October/November to 16ºC in June/July. Annual rainfall averages 86 centimetres. Humidity is quite low, except during the rainy season (November-April).

For weather details in Zambia, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.

Currency

Oanda currency converter

The currency is the Kwacha (ZK).

Banks

Banks usually are open from 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.  

Time zones and time differences

Zambia is eight hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time.

To find out the current time in Lusaka, view the World Clock.

Dialling codes

Zambia's country code is 260.

For calls to Zambia from Australia dial: 0011 + 260 + area code + telephone number.

For calls from Zambia to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number.

Find out more about Australian area codes or international dialing codes.

Electricity and water

Zambia’s power supply is 220/240 volts, 50Hz. The round two-pin plugs are the most common. 

Links and resources

Travel and tourism

go2africa.com 
Zambia Tourism

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