What time zone is Mwanza in?

Mwanza currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Blantyre.

Current Time in Mwanza, Mwanza District, Southern Region, Malawi

12:22:42 PM

12:22:42

Monday, September 14, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Blantyre

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Time zone details

Mwanza does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mwanza

Sunrise5:38 AMSolar noon11:37 AMSunset5:37 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Malawi
Administrative area: Southern Region
District: Mwanza District
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)

Practical

Languages: Nyanja, Tumbuka
Dialing code: +265
Population: 20,345
Elevation: Approximately 654 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 15° 36' S / 34° 31' E

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Clock changes in Mwanza

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Solar noon: 11:37 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 59 min51 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:16 AM – 5:58 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:51 AM – 6:23 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:26 AM – 6:48 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination12%

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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:38 AM (east, 86.7°)
Sunset: 5:37 PM (west, 273.1°)
Day length: 11 hr 59 min51 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:37 AM (71.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:16 AM – 5:58 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:51 AM – 6:23 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:26 AM – 6:48 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:34 AM (east, 106.0°)
Moonset: 8:36 PM (west, 251.2°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, September 14	5:38 AM	5:37 PM	11 hr 59 min	51 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:37 AM	5:37 PM	12 hr 00 min	51 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:36 AM	5:37 PM	12 hr 01 min	52 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:35 AM	5:37 PM	12 hr 02 min	52 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:34 AM	5:37 PM	12 hr 02 min	52 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:34 AM	5:37 PM	12 hr 03 min	52 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:33 AM	5:37 PM	12 hr 04 min	52 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Malawi

Thu, Oct 15, 2026Mother's Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Mwanza in?: Mwanza currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Blantyre.
When is the next clock change in Mwanza?: No clock changes are scheduled for Mwanza in the next 12 months
Does Mwanza observe daylight saving time?: Mwanza does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Mwanza right now?: Mwanza is currently UTC+02:00