Time Now 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
Nkhata Bay 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 Nkhata Bay, Malawi, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Nkhata Bay
Daylight Hours in Nkhata Bay
Nkhata Bay gets 11h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nkhata Bay is at 06:03 and sunset in Nkhata Bay is at 17:32.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 26m near the June solstice to 12h 48m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Nkhata Bay
What is the current local time in Nkhata Bay?
The live local time in Nkhata Bay is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Nkhata Bay currently observes CAT, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Nkhata Bay in?
Nkhata Bay uses the CAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Nkhata Bay observe daylight saving time?
No. Nkhata Bay stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Nkhata Bay's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 10 Jul ● | 04:46 | 06:03 | 11:48 | 15:05 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:46 | 06:03 | 11:48 | 15:06 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:46 | 06:03 | 11:48 | 15:06 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:46 | 06:03 | 11:48 | 15:06 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:46 | 06:03 | 11:48 | 15:06 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:46 | 06:03 | 11:48 | 15:06 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:46 | 06:03 | 11:48 | 15:07 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Nkhata Bay
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
21.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:43
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:22
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Distances & Clock Changes in Nkhata Bay
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 13:34 on Friday, July 10, 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?
Nkhata Bay is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Nkhata Bay local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Nkhata Bay on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nkhata Bay is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 10, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Nkhata Bay tonight?
The moon phase over Nkhata Bay tonight is Waning Crescent with 21.6% 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.