Current Time in Lilongwe, Malawi 🇲🇼
Lat/Long: 13.96° S, 33.77° E
Elevation: 1,056 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Malawi
Region: Central Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
Solar time: clocks run about 15m behind the sun
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Malawi: CAT
Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe, Malawi, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Lilongwe
Lilongwe gets 11h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lilongwe is at 06:06 and sunset in Lilongwe is at 17:24.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 18m near the June solstice to 12h 57m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 16 Jun ● | 04:47 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 14:59 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 15:00 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 15:00 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:48 | 06:07 | 11:46 | 15:00 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:48 | 06:07 | 11:46 | 15:00 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:49 | 06:07 | 11:46 | 15:00 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:49 | 06:07 | 11:46 | 15:01 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lilongwe
Sunrise
in Lilongwe
↑
6:06 AM
Sunset
in Lilongwe
↓
5:24 PM
Day Length
11h 17m
Dawn
in Lilongwe
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Lilongwe
5:48 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lilongwe
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
3.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:56
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How Far Is Lilongwe From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,939 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,642 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 7,639 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Moscow | 7,760 km | N (2deg) |
| Singapore | 7,896 km | E (84deg) |
| London | 7,982 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,433 km | WSW (249deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,637 km | ENE (66deg) |
Lilongwe's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lilongwe and you would surface in the open ocean, near 14.0deg N, 146.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lilongwe
What time is it in Lilongwe right now?
The current local time in Lilongwe is 18:01 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Lilongwe follows the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
What time zone is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe?
Is Lilongwe on daylight saving time right now?
No — Lilongwe is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lilongwe today?
Today in Lilongwe: sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset is at 17:24, giving 11h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lilongwe tonight?
The moon phase over Lilongwe tonight is Waxing Crescent with 3.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Lilongwe?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lilongwe, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.