Current local time in Xai-Xai, Mozambique
The live clock above shows the time in Xai-Xai. Xai-Xai is in the Africa/Maputo time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Region | Gaza |
| Population | about 128,000 |
| Coordinates | 25.04° S, 33.64° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Xai-Xai 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 | 5:57 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:29 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 5:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:34 PM | 13 h 41 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Xai-Xai at about 11:54 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes behind the sun, because Xai-Xai sits at 33.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Xai-Xai time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Xai-Xai |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xai-Xai |
|---|---|---|
| Maputo | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Matola | 157 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Maxixe | 220 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Mbombela, South Africa | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Manzini, Eswatini | 278 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Thohoyandou, South Africa | 396 km (246 mi) | same time |
| Vryheid, South Africa | 415 km (258 mi) | same time |
| Middelburg, South Africa | 426 km (265 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mozambique
Questions people ask
What time zone is Xai-Xai in?
Xai-Xai is in the Africa/Maputo time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Xai-Xai have daylight saving time?
Xai-Xai doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Xai-Xai when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Xai-Xai'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).