Africa · Mozambique

Current time in Matola

Central Africa Time.

CAT · UTC+02:00IANA: Africa/Maputo25.96° S · 32.46° E
Current time☀ Daylight
06:38:44

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

06:2911:4817:06
Sunrise
06:29
Solar noon
11:48
Sunset
17:06

Offset right now

UTC+02:00

Central Africa Time · CAT

Daylight saving

Not observed

This zone has no seasonal clock change.

About Matola time

Matola keeps one clock.

Matola, Mozambique's densely populated industrial satellite just west of Maputo, hums along at a steady Central African Time (UTC+2), pulling most of the nation's manufacturing and port‑adjacent logistics. Regardless of the hour you dial in from other zones, its rhythm rarely shifts—no daylight saving clocks—so meeting planning stays simple year‑round.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the main time zone for Matola?
Matola observes Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2, and does not change for daylight saving.
How does Matola's time compare to neighboring South Africa?
Matola shares the same UTC+2 offset as South Africa Standard Time, making cross-border coordination seamless.
Does Matola observe daylight saving time?
No, Mozambique does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay the same throughout the year.
What is a key tip for scheduling calls with Matola?
Because Matola's time is always UTC+2, you never need to adjust for seasonal time shifts when arranging cross-continental calls.
How far is Matola from the equator?
Located at about 26°S, Matola experiences relatively minor seasonal variation in daylight length, keeping work hours stable.
What date do clocks change in Matola?
They don’t—Matola remains on UTC+2 all year, so no spring forward or fall back to worry about.
What is the population density like in Matola?
With nearly 1.2 million people in a compact area, Matola is one of Mozambique's most densely populated cities

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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
}
}
]
}