Current Time in Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi

11:14:59 PM

23:14:59

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Blantyre

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Time zone details

Mzuzu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mzuzu

Sunrise5:41 AMSolar noon11:40 AMSunset5:40 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Mzuzu in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Malawi
Administrative area
Northern Region
District
Mzimba District
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Malawian Kwacha (MWK)

Practical

Languages
Nyanja, Tumbuka
Dialing code
+265
Population
249,564
Elevation
Approximately 1,275 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
11° 27' S / 34° 01' E
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Clock changes in Mzuzu

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 59 min37 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
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Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
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Friday, September 11, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 59 min37 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(74.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (0% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 59 min37 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 59 min38 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 00 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 01 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 01 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 02 min38 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 03 min37 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Mzuzu

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Time context

Mzuzu follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Lilongwe

Current time offsetUTC+02:00 (CAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Malawi

  1. Mother's Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi

Lichinga AirportVXCMedium airport · Serves Lichinga, Mozambique242 km southeast

Source: OurAirports record · VXC / FQLC

About 242 km (151 mi) southeast of Mzuzu

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Nearby places

RumphiRumphi DistrictMalawi53 kmNMzimbaMzimba DistrictMalawi67 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

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