Africa · Eastern Africa · Sovereign state
Current time in Mozambique
A single time zone at UTC+02:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Mozambique's time
A single time zone.
Mozambique uses a single time zone across the entire country: Central Africa Time (UTC+2). It's straightforward — no daylight saving transitions, no regional exceptions, and no complications for travelers or remote workers trying to coordinate across the country.
Major cities
Cities of Mozambique.
Did you know?
Things about Mozambique's time.
Mozambique has used UTC+2 since 1909 and has never observed daylight saving time. Neighbors Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa and Eswatini are also on UTC+2, which keeps cross-border scheduling simple.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mozambique's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Mozambique in?
- Mozambique uses Central Africa Time, which is UTC+2. The time zone is called Africa/Maputo in computer systems.
- Does Mozambique observe daylight saving time?
- No, Mozambique does not observe daylight saving time. The time stays the same all year round.
- What time is it in Mozambique compared to other African countries?
- Mozambique shares UTC+2 with many neighboring countries in southern and eastern Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. This makes scheduling across borders straightforward.
- Is the time the same everywhere in Mozambique?
- Yes, Mozambique uses a single time zone across the entire country — there are no regional exceptions or multiple zones to worry about.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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