Time in Malawi
Capital · Lilongwe
Time zone in Malawi
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Blantyre Central Africa Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Lilongwe |
About Malawi
| Official name: | Republic of Malawi |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Lilongwe |
| Region: | Africa · Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 20,734,262 |
| Currency: | Malawian kwacha (MWK, MK) |
| Calling code: | +265 |
| Languages: | English, Chewa |
| ISO codes: | MW / MWI |
| Internet domain: | .mw |
Cities in Malawi
Public holidays in Malawi 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 15 Jan — John Chilembwe Day
- 3 Mar — Martyrs' Day
- 20 Mar — Eid al Fitri estimated
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 1 May — Labour Day
- 14 May — Kamuzu Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Malawi
How many time zones does Malawi have?
Malawi uses one time zone: Central Africa Time (Africa/Blantyre, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Malawi use daylight saving time?
No. None of Malawi’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi?
See the live clock on the Lilongwe time page. Lilongwe uses Africa/Blantyre.