Current local time in Lilongwe, Malawi
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Lilongwe
Lilongwe, Central, Malawi uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Blantyre), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Malawi. Population: about 646,750.
| Country: | Malawi |
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| State / region: | Central |
| Coordinates: | 13°58′S / 33°47′E |
| Population: | 646,750 |
| Currency: | Malawian kwacha (MWK) |
| Languages: | English, Chewa |
| Country calling code: | +265 |
Time zone in Lilongwe
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Blantyre |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Lilongwe does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lilongwe today
| Sunrise: | 05:14 |
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| Sunset: | 17:44 |
| Solar noon: | 11:29 |
| Day length: | 12h 29m |
| Civil twilight: | 04:52 – 18:05 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Lilongwe
- London+1 hLilongwe is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hLilongwe is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hLilongwe is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Lilongwe time
What time zone is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe uses the IANA time zone Africa/Blantyre (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Lilongwe observe daylight saving time?
Lilongwe does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lilongwe and London?
Right now Lilongwe is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Lilongwe and New York?
Right now Lilongwe is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.