Current local time in Maxixe, Mozambique
The live clock above shows the time in Maxixe. Maxixe is in the Africa/Maputo time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Region | Inhambane |
| Population | about 113,000 |
| Coordinates | 23.87° S, 35.39° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Maxixe 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 | 5:41 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:20 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 5:28 AM | 5:34 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:24 PM | 13 h 36 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Maxixe at about 11:47 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 22 minutes behind the sun, because Maxixe sits at 35.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Maxixe time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Maxixe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Maxixe |
|---|---|---|
| Xai-Xai | 220 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Maputo | 366 km (227 mi) | same time |
| Matola | 377 km (234 mi) | same time |
| Beira | 453 km (282 mi) | same time |
| Mbombela, South Africa | 480 km (298 mi) | same time |
| Manzini, Eswatini | 497 km (309 mi) | same time |
| Thohoyandou, South Africa | 511 km (318 mi) | same time |
| Chimoio | 564 km (350 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mozambique
Questions people ask
What time zone is Maxixe in?
Maxixe is in the Africa/Maputo time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Maxixe have daylight saving time?
Maxixe doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Maxixe when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Maxixe's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 22 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).