Current local time in Maputo, Mozambique
The live clock above shows the time in Maputo. Maputo is in the Africa/Maputo time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Region | Maputo |
| Population | about 1.3 million |
| Coordinates | 25.96° S, 32.59° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Maputo 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 | 5:53 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:35 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| September equinox | 5:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:40 PM | 13 h 45 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Maputo at about 11:58 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes behind the sun, because Maputo sits at 32.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Maputo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Matola | 13 km (8 mi) | same time |
| Manzini, Eswatini | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Xai-Xai | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Mbombela, South Africa | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Vryheid, South Africa | 269 km (167 mi) | same time |
| Middelburg, South Africa | 313 km (194 mi) | same time |
| Maxixe | 366 km (227 mi) | same time |
| Polokwane, South Africa | 391 km (243 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mozambique
Questions people ask
What time zone is Maputo in?
Maputo is in the Africa/Maputo time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Maputo have daylight saving time?
Maputo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Maputo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Maputo's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 10 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).