What time zone is Mzuzu in?

Mzuzu uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Blantyre.

Does Mzuzu observe daylight saving time?

No. Mzuzu uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi

8:34:42 AM

08:34:42

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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

Sunrise5:14 AMSolar noon11:27 AMSunset5:41 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

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

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Clock changes in Mzuzu

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Solar noon: 11:27 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 28 min36 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:52 AM – 6:03 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:26 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:01 AM – 6:54 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:14 AM (east, 103.2°)
Sunset: 5:41 PM (west, 256.6°)
Day length: 12 hr 28 min36 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:27 AM (88.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:52 AM – 6:03 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:26 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:01 AM – 6:54 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:07 PM (northeast, 65.5°)
Moonset: 5:54 AM (west, 292.2°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	5:14 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 28 min	36 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:13 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 28 min	35 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:13 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 29 min	35 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:12 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 29 min	35 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:12 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 30 min	35 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:12 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 30 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:12 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 31 min	34 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Malawi

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 15, 2027John Chilembwe 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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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Mzuzu in?: Mzuzu uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. 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?: No. Mzuzu uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Mzuzu?: Mzuzu is UTC+2 all year