Current local time in Blantyre, Malawi
The live clock above shows the time in Blantyre. Blantyre is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Malawi |
|---|---|
| Region | Blantyre |
| Population | about 585,000 |
| Coordinates | 15.79° S, 34.99° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Blantyre |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Blantyre doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:43 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:06 AM | 5:17 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 5:29 AM | 5:35 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:09 PM | 13 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Blantyre at about 11:49 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 20 minutes behind the sun, because Blantyre sits at 35.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Blantyre time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Blantyre |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Blantyre |
|---|---|---|
| Tete, Mozambique | 157 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Lilongwe | 239 km (149 mi) | same time |
| Quelimane, Mozambique | 308 km (191 mi) | same time |
| Chimoio, Mozambique | 404 km (251 mi) | same time |
| Mutare, Zimbabwe | 432 km (268 mi) | same time |
| Beira, Mozambique | 448 km (279 mi) | same time |
| Nampula, Mozambique | 467 km (290 mi) | same time |
| Harare, Zimbabwe | 477 km (296 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Malawi
Questions people ask
What time zone is Blantyre in?
Blantyre is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Blantyre have daylight saving time?
Blantyre doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Blantyre when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Blantyre's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 20 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).