Standard TimeCAT |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Harare |
Macheke time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Introduction to Macheke, Zimbabwe
Macheke is the capital of the Mashonaland District in central Zimbabwe, located about 88 kilometers south of the capital Harare, in the heart of the agricultural zone, with a population of about 50,000 people. The city's name is derived from the Shona word for "place of sowing", reflecting its position as a regional agricultural hub.
Economic and Agricultural Characteristics
The economy of Macieké is based on tobacco, corn and cotton cultivation, and it has a large agricultural market. It is surrounded by a number of commercial farms and is an important food-producing area for Zimbabwe. Light industry and agro-processing have gradually developed in recent years, but the overall economy remains dependent on agriculture.
Transportation and Infrastructure
The city is directly connected to Harare via the A5 highway, with a rail link to the port of Beira in Mozambique. The city has a hospital, a technical college and a traditional handicrafts market, but infrastructure remains to be developed. There is a small amount of chrome mining activity in the surrounding area.
Cultural and Tourism Highlights
Macheke retains strong Shona cultural traditions and holds annual harvest celebrations. Nearby are the rock art sites of Mount Matobo and colonial complexes where you can experience aboriginal village culture, making it one of the gateways to exploring the human history of central Zimbabwe.
Macheke Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
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18:31
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