Current local time in Nampula, Mozambique
The live clock above shows the time in Nampula. Nampula is in the Africa/Maputo time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Region | Nampula |
| Population | about 386,000 |
| Coordinates | 15.14° S, 39.29° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Nampula 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 | 5:26 AM | 5:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:47 AM | 5:01 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 5:12 AM | 5:18 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 4:49 AM | 5:51 PM | 13 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Nampula at about 11:31 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes behind the sun, because Nampula sits at 39.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Nampula time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Nampula |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nampula |
|---|---|---|
| Nacala | 168 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Pemba | 274 km (170 mi) | same time |
| Quelimane | 398 km (248 mi) | same time |
| Blantyre, Malawi | 467 km (290 mi) | same time |
| Lilongwe, Malawi | 607 km (377 mi) | same time |
| Tete | 622 km (387 mi) | same time |
| Songea, Tanzania | 633 km (394 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Beira | 701 km (435 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mozambique
Questions people ask
What time zone is Nampula in?
Nampula is in the Africa/Maputo time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Nampula have daylight saving time?
Nampula doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Nampula when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Nampula's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 37 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).