Time Now in Balaka, Malawi 🇲🇼
Lat/Long: 14.98° S, 34.96° E
Elevation: 633 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 38 cities in Malawi by population
Region: Southern Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Malawi: CAT
Balaka is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Balaka, Malawi, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Balaka
Daylight Hours in Balaka
Balaka gets 11h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Balaka is at 06:07 and sunset in Balaka is at 17:23.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 14m near the June solstice to 13h 01m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Balaka and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Balaka right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Balaka
What is the current local time in Balaka?
The live local time in Balaka is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Balaka currently observes CAT, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Balaka in?
Balaka uses the CAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Balaka observe daylight saving time?
No. Balaka stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Balaka's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Balaka.
Weather in Balaka
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Prayer Times in Balaka
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 14:58 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 14:59 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 14:59 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 14:59 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 14:59 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 15:00 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 15:00 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Balaka
Sunrise
in Balaka
↑
6:07 AM
Sunset
in Balaka
↓
5:23 PM
Day Length
11h 16m
Dawn
in Balaka
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Balaka
5:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Balaka
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:00
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Distances & Clock Changes in Balaka
How Far Is Balaka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,981 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,618 km | NE (49deg) |
| Singapore | 7,782 km | E (83deg) |
| Paris | 7,792 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Moscow | 7,869 km | N (2deg) |
| London | 8,135 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,511 km | WSW (249deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,567 km | ENE (66deg) |
Balaka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Balaka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 15.0deg N, 145.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balaka
What time is it in Balaka right now?
The current local time in Balaka is 11:00 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Balaka follows the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
What time zone is Balaka in?
Balaka uses the Africa/Blantyre IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Balaka?
Is Balaka on daylight saving time right now?
No — Balaka is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Balaka today?
Today in Balaka: sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset is at 17:23, giving 11h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Balaka tonight?
The moon phase over Balaka tonight is Last Quarter with 54.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Balaka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Balaka, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.