5pm in Pacific Standard Time is 2am in Lusaka on the next day.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between Pacific Standard Time and Lusaka. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between Pacific Standard Time and Lusaka?

Pacific Standard Time is 9 hours behind Lusaka right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 5pm in Pacific Standard Time, what time is it in Lusaka?

5pm in Pacific Standard Time is 2am in Lusaka on the next day. It lands deep outside working hours in Lusaka — see the best time to meet below for a friendlier slot. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between Pacific Standard Time and Lusaka?

There's no comfortable 9-to-5 overlap between Pacific Standard Time and Lusaka — they sit on opposite sides of the planet's working day. Plan for an early or late call on one side, or hand work off asynchronously.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — PDT and CAT — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.