Current Time in Malawi ๐ฒ๐ผ
Continent: Africa
Capital City: Lilongwe
- Time in Lilongwe (Pop. 980,000)
- Time in Blantyre (Pop. 902,588)
- Time in Mzuzu (Pop. 249,564)
- Time in Zomba (Pop. 118,440)
- Time in Karonga (Pop. 69,486)
ISO Alpha 2/3: MW, MWI
Uses Daylight Savings Time: No โ
IANA Time Zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00)
Time Zones: CAT
Qibla Direction from Malawi
From Lilongwe, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 10deg (N), about 3,989 km away. Check the Qibla direction in Malawi on a live compass.
Time Zone Overview for Malawi
- Malawi uses a single time zone.
- Clocks in Lilongwe run about 15m behind local solar time.
- The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time in Malawi
Malawi does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CAT (UTC+2) all year round.
Time Difference Between Lilongwe and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Lilongwe right now.
Best Time to Call Malawi
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Lilongwe:
Daylight Hours in Lilongwe
In the capital, Lilongwe, the sun is up for 11h 54m today. Sunrise in Lilongwe is at 05:46 and sunset in Lilongwe is at 17:40.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 18m near the June solstice to 12h 57m near the December solstice.
Moon in Malawi
See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Lilongwe and major cities across Malawi.
Regions in Malawi
Time in All Cities in Malawi by alphabetical order
Time.now features the exact time for 23 cities in Malawi.
Select a letter to view all cities:
Time Now in Major Cities in Malawi
- Time now in Lilongwe Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Blantyre Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Mzuzu Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Zomba Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Karonga Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Kasungu Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Mangochi Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Salima Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Liwonde Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Balaka Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Dedza Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Nkhotakota Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Mchinji Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Nsanje Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Mzimba Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Mponela Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Rumphi Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Ntcheu Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Chitipa Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Monkey Bay Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Mulanje Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Nkhata Bay Sun 10:16:12
- Time now in Luchenza Sun 10:16:12
| City | Current Time |
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| Time now in Lilongwe | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Blantyre | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Mzuzu | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Zomba | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Karonga | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Kasungu | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Mangochi | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Salima | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Liwonde | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Balaka | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Dedza | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Nkhotakota | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Mchinji | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Nsanje | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Mzimba | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Mponela | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Rumphi | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Ntcheu | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Chitipa | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Monkey Bay | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Mulanje | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Nkhata Bay | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Time now in Luchenza | Sun 10:16:12 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Malawi
- Africa/Blantyre Sun 10:16:12
- Africa/Maputo Sun 10:16:12
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Africa/Blantyre | Sun 10:16:12 |
| Africa/Maputo | Sun 10:16:12 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Malawi
What time is it in Malawi right now?
The current local time in Malawi is 10:16:12 CAT on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The country uses the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
How many time zones does Malawi use?
Malawi spans 2 time zones: Africa/Blantyre, Africa/Maputo.
What is the capital of Malawi?
Does Malawi observe Daylight Saving Time?
No โ Malawi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.
When is the next public holiday in Malawi?
The next public holiday in Malawi is Mother's Day on Thursday, October 15, 2026 โ in 39 days.
How many cities in Malawi are listed on time.now?
time.now currently lists 23 cities across Malawi (out of 23 total in our database).
Which countries border Malawi?
Malawi shares a border with: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia.
When is the next solar eclipse visible globally for Malawi viewers?
The next solar eclipse is on Saturday, February 6, 2027 โ Annular Solar Eclipse โ South America, Africa. From Malawi, visibility depends on your latitude โ check the eclipse tracker for a path-of-totality map. That's 153 days from today.
Time Zone Converters used in Malawi
Convert time between the time zones of Malawi and other locations worldwide.
Sunrise and Sunset in Malawi
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Monkey Bay
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Information about Malawi
| Population | 17,563,749 |
| Area | 118,480 kmยฒ |
| ISO Numeric Code | 454 |
| FIPS Code | MI |
| Top Level Domain | .mw |
| Currency | Kwacha (MWK) |
| Phone Prefix | +265 |
| Country Code | +265 |
| Postal Code Format | ###### |
| Postal Code Regex | ^(\d{6})$ |
| Languages | NY (ny), SWK (swk), TUM (tum), YAO (yao) |
| Neighbouring Countries | ๐ฒ๐ฟ Mozambique, ๐น๐ฟ Tanzania, ๐ฟ๐ฒ Zambia |
Upcoming Public Holidays in Malawi
This year, Malawi observes 12 public holidays, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Mother's Day on 15 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Malawi to plan your schedule.
- Mother's Day โข Thursday
- Christmas Day โข Friday
- Boxing Day โข Saturday
- Boxing Day (observed) โข Monday
- New Year's Day โข Friday
- John Chilembwe Day โข Friday
- Martyrs Day โข Wednesday
- Good Friday โข Friday
- Easter Monday โข Monday
- Labour Day โข Saturday