Africa · Malawi

Current time in Lilongwe

Central Africa Time.

CAT · UTC+02:00IANA: Africa/Blantyre13.97° S · 33.78° E
Current time☾ Night
05:26:44

Sunday, May 31, 2026

☾ NIGHT 06:0111:4217:23
Sunrise
06:01
Solar noon
11:42
Sunset
17:23

Offset right now

UTC+02:00

Central Africa Time · CAT

Daylight saving

Not observed

This zone has no seasonal clock change.

About Lilongwe time

Lilongwe keeps one clock.

Lilongwe in Malawi keeps life and work on a gentle, steady beat under the consistent Central African Time. Days begin early with the sunrise and wind down naturally with the evening, making it a reliable rhythm for remote teams to sync with.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lilongwe's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

Does Lilongwe observe daylight saving time?
No, Malawi does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock in Lilongwe remains constant year-round, simplifying scheduling for remote collaboration.
What time zone does Lilongwe follow?
Lilongwe operates on Central Africa Time, which is consistent and universally followed across Malawi.
How does Lilongwe's time zone affect working hours?
Standard business hours in Lilongwe align closely with international business norms, facilitating overlapping work hours with both African and European time zones.
Is there a variation in daylight hours affecting work schedules in Lilongwe?
While the length of the day varies slightly throughout the year, it does not significantly impact fixed working hours despite being close to the equator.
Do public holidays impact business hours in Lilongwe?
Public holidays in Lilongwe generally follow the national calendar, with businesses adjusting hours on these occasions.

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// France's time zones, right now
GET /v1/timezones?country=fr
{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}