Current local time in Lilongwe, Malawi
The live clock above shows the time in Lilongwe. Lilongwe is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Malawi |
|---|---|
| Region | Lilongwe |
| Population | about 647,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.98° S, 33.78° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Blantyre |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Lilongwe 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 | 5:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| September equinox | 5:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lilongwe at about 11:53 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes behind the sun, because Lilongwe sits at 33.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Lilongwe time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | 239 km (149 mi) | same time |
| Tete, Mozambique | 244 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Mzuzu | 282 km (175 mi) | same time |
| Songea, Tanzania | 420 km (261 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Kasama, Zambia | 507 km (315 mi) | same time |
| Harare, Zimbabwe | 517 km (321 mi) | same time |
| Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe | 531 km (330 mi) | same time |
| Quelimane, Mozambique | 546 km (339 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Malawi
Questions people ask
What time zone is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Lilongwe have daylight saving time?
Lilongwe doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Lilongwe when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lilongwe's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 15 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).