Current Time in Malawi 🇲🇼

Q: What is the capital of Malawi and what time is it there?

The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe . You can see its current local time and time zone on the Lilongwe city page.

Continent: Africa

Capital City: Lilongwe

Largest Cities:

Lilongwe (Pop. 980,000)
Blantyre (Pop. 902,588)
Mzuzu (Pop. 249,564)

ISO Alpha 2/3: MW, MWI

Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00)

Time Zones: CAT

Regions in Malawi

All Cities in Malawi by alphabetical order

Time.you features the exact time for 23 cities in Malawi.
Select a letter to view all cities:

B L M

Time Now in Major Cities in Malawi

Lilongwe Tue 03:42:09
Blantyre Tue 03:42:09
Mzuzu Tue 03:42:09

City	Current Time
Lilongwe	Tue 03:42:09
Blantyre	Tue 03:42:09
Mzuzu	Tue 03:42:09

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Malawi

Africa/Blantyre Tue 03:42:09
Africa/Maputo Tue 03:42:09

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Blantyre	Tue 03:42:09
Africa/Maputo	Tue 03:42:09

Time Zone Converters used in Malawi

Convert time between the time zones of Malawi and other locations worldwide.

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Sunrise and Sunset in Malawi (23 Locations)

Lilongwe

↑ 6:09 AM

↓ 5:33 PM
Blantyre

↑ 6:07 AM

↓ 5:25 PM
Mzuzu

↑ 6:04 AM

↓ 5:36 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Lilongwe	↑ 6:09 AM	↓ 5:33 PM
Blantyre	↑ 6:07 AM	↓ 5:25 PM
Mzuzu	↑ 6:04 AM	↓ 5:36 PM

Current Weather in Malawi (23 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Malawi

Population	17,563,749
Area	118,480 km²
ISO Numeric Code	454
FIPS Code	MI
Top Level Domain	.mw
Currency	Kwacha (MWK)
Phone Prefix	+265
Country Code	+265
Postal Code Format	######
Postal Code Regex	`^(\d{6})$`
Languages	NY (ny), SWK (swk), TUM (tum), YAO (yao)
Neighbouring Countries	🇲🇿 Mozambique, 🇹🇿 Tanzania, 🇿🇲 Zambia

Upcoming Public Holidays in Malawi

This year, Malawi observes 12 public holidays, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Mother's Day on 15 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Malawi to plan your schedule.

Mother's Day 15 Oct • Thursday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
Boxing Day (observed) 28 Dec • Monday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
John Chilembwe Day 15 Jan • Friday
Martyrs Day 03 Mar • Wednesday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday
Labour Day 01 May • Saturday

Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Malawi

What time is it in Malawi right now?

The current local time in Malawi is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Malawi spans 2 time zones, so the time can vary by region.

How many time zones does Malawi have?

Malawi spans 2 time zones, so the local time depends on which part of the country you are in.

Does Malawi use daylight saving time (DST)?

No, Malawi does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay the same all year round.

What is the capital of Malawi and what time is it there?

The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe. You can see its current local time and time zone on the Lilongwe city page.

When is the next public holiday in Malawi?

The next public holiday in Malawi is Mother's Day on 15 Oct.

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