Current Time in Luchenza, Malawi 🇲🇼
Lat/Long: 16.01° S, 35.31° E
Elevation: 682 m above sea level
Population rank: #24 of 38 cities in Malawi by population
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
The time now in Luchenza, Malawi is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Luchenza currently observes CAT, UTC+2. Luchenza keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Blantyre time zone. Luchenza does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Luchenza stands at an elevated 682 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 5067 km away. Luchenza is a significant city in Malawi, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Luchenza gets 12h 27m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:10 and sunset at 17:38.
Luchenza Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Luchenza
Luchenza gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Luchenza is at 05:10 and sunset in Luchenza is at 17:38.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 10m near the June solstice to 13h 05m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Luchenza and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Luchenza right now.
Cities Sharing Luchenza's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Luchenza.
Weather in Luchenza
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Prayer Times in Luchenza
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 03:55 | 05:10 | 11:24 | 14:40 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 03:54 | 05:10 | 11:24 | 14:40 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 03:54 | 05:09 | 11:24 | 14:39 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 03:53 | 05:08 | 11:23 | 14:39 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 03:52 | 05:08 | 11:23 | 14:38 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 03:51 | 05:07 | 11:23 | 14:38 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 03:51 | 05:07 | 11:23 | 14:37 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
14-day Forecast for Luchenza
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Luchenza
Sunrise
in Luchenza
↑
5:10 AM
Sunset
in Luchenza
↓
5:38 PM
Day Length
12h 27m
Dawn
in Luchenza
4:48 AM
Dusk
in Luchenza
6:00 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Luchenza
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
31.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:05
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:47
Distances & Clock Changes in Luchenza
How Far Is Luchenza From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,067 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,666 km | NE (48deg) |
| Singapore | 7,760 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 7,912 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Moscow | 7,983 km | N (1deg) |
| London | 8,255 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,505 km | WSW (249deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,580 km | ENE (65deg) |
Luchenza's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Luchenza and you would surface in the open ocean, near 16.0deg N, 144.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luchenza
What time is it in Luchenza right now?
The current local time in Luchenza is 16:41 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Luchenza follows the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
What time zone is Luchenza in?
Clocks in Luchenza follow the Africa/Blantyre IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Luchenza?
Is Luchenza on daylight saving time right now?
No — Luchenza is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Luchenza today?
In Luchenza today the sun rises at 05:10 and sets at 17:38, giving 12h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Luchenza tonight?
Over Luchenza tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 31.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Luchenza?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Luchenza, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.