Location & Surroundings
Laban is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,012 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chipata, 22 km to the south. The national capital Lusaka is about 525 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chipata, 17 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
13° 26' 39" S, 32° 42' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1012 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 363 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:34
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Laban
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laban, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 26.9 | 4.9 | 101 | 38 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 3.6 | 108 | 50 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 6.0 | 83 | 40 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 110.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 5.7 | 79 | 21 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 922.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 4.7 | 93 | 35 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 168.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 4.0 | 133 | 54 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 6.0 | 102 | 47 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 111.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.6 | 5.1 | 83 | 23 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 921.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.3 | 4.1 | 96 | 35 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 150.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 4.0 | 128 | 49 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 6.5 | 98 | 42 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.1 | 5.0 | 85 | 20 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 934.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.5 | 3.9 | 102 | 30 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 194.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laban?
Now 26.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 922 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 Laban today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Laban?
Local time is 02:34. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Laban?
Laban is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laban?
DEM 1,012 m.
Where is Laban located?
It is at -13.44407, 32.71524 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laban in?
It is in Zambia.