Location & Surroundings
Zimba is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kongolo, 34 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1335 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, 35 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 19' 0" S, 27° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 617 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:24
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
32 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.7 | 1.1 | 206 | 61 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 88 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 35 | 70 | 1,013.3 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 97 | 75.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 1.2 | 56 | 33 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 843.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 1.0 | 329 | 52 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 152.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 353 | 75 | 1,008.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 1.5 | 349 | 69 | 1,012.3 | 0.17 / 0.21 | 96 | 62.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 3.8 | 125 | 62 | 1,006.5 | 2.49 / 2.70 | 94 | 634.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.0 | 1.4 | 354 | 75 | 1,009.7 | 1.79 / 4.49 | 100 | 94.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 10 | 94 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 0.6 | 308 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.7 | 1.1 | 237 | 39 | 1,006.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 798.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 1.1 | 331 | 75 | 1,008.8 | 1.17 / 1.30 | 79 | 178.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zimba?
Now 25.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zimba today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Zimba?
Local time is 02:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zimba?
Zimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zimba?
DEM 617 m.
Where is Zimba located?
It is at -5.31667, 27.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zimba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.