Current Time in Nkhata Bay, Malawi 🇲🇼
Lat/Long: 11.61° S, 34.29° E
Elevation: 547 m above sea level
Population rank: #23 of 38 cities in Malawi by population
Region: Northern 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
The time now in Nkhata Bay, Malawi is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Nkhata Bay currently observes CAT, UTC+2. Nkhata Bay sits in the Africa/Blantyre time zone, UTC+02:00. Nkhata Bay does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Nkhata Bay stands at an elevated 547 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 4683 km away. Nkhata Bay is a significant city in Malawi, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Nkhata Bay sees 12h 21m between a 05:17 sunrise and a 17:39 sunset.
Nkhata Bay Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Nkhata Bay
Nkhata Bay gets 12h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nkhata Bay is at 05:17 and sunset in Nkhata Bay is at 17:39.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 26m near the June solstice to 12h 48m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:04 | 05:17 | 11:28 | 14:36 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:03 | 05:17 | 11:28 | 14:36 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:02 | 05:16 | 11:28 | 14:35 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:02 | 05:16 | 11:27 | 14:34 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:01 | 05:15 | 11:27 | 14:33 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:01 | 05:15 | 11:27 | 14:33 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:00 | 05:14 | 11:27 | 14:32 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nkhata Bay
Sunrise
in Nkhata Bay
↑
5:17 AM
Sunset
in Nkhata Bay
↓
5:39 PM
Day Length
12h 21m
Dawn
in Nkhata Bay
4:56 AM
Dusk
in Nkhata Bay
6:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nkhata Bay
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
31.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:41
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How Far Is Nkhata Bay From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,683 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,433 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 7,418 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Moscow | 7,497 km | N (2deg) |
| London | 7,760 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Singapore | 7,813 km | E (84deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,581 km | WSW (248deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,479 km | ENE (66deg) |
Nkhata Bay's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nkhata Bay and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.6deg N, 145.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nkhata Bay
What time is it in Nkhata Bay right now?
The current local time in Nkhata Bay is 16:39 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Nkhata Bay follows the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
What time zone is Nkhata Bay in?
Nkhata Bay 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 Nkhata Bay?
Right now Nkhata Bay sits at UTC+02:00. Going from UTC to local time in Nkhata Bay means moving the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Nkhata Bay on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Nkhata Bay as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nkhata Bay today?
Today in Nkhata Bay: sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset is at 17:39, giving 12h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nkhata Bay tonight?
The moon phase over Nkhata Bay tonight is Waxing Crescent with 31.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Nkhata Bay?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nkhata Bay, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.