Current Time in Malawi
Malawi uses Central Africa Time (UTC+2 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
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Malawi Timezone Details
- Country
- Malawi
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Timezone
- Central Africa Time (CAT)
- IANA Name
- Africa/Maputo
- UTC Offset
- UTC+2 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- East Africa
- Major Cities
- Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba, Kasungu
Malawi uses Central Africa Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences
- vs Zambia (CAT) (UTC+2)
- Malawi shares UTC+2 with Zambia. Same time.
- vs Mozambique (CAT) (UTC+2)
- Malawi shares UTC+2 with Mozambique. Same time.
- vs Tanzania (EAT) (UTC+3)
- Malawi is 1 hour behind Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Does Malawi have daylight saving time?
No. Malawi has never observed daylight saving time. The country stays on CAT (UTC+2) year-round.
What timezone is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe uses Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2. Same timezone as Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique.
What is the time difference between Malawi and the UK?
Malawi is 2 hours ahead of UK GMT (winter) and 1 hour ahead of UK BST (summer).