PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Lilongwe
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Blantyre
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Malawi
- Region
- Central Region
- Population
- 1,115,815
- Coordinates
- 13.97° S, 33.79° E
- Elevation
- 1056 m
Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi, with a population of about 1,115,815. It uses the Central Africa Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Blantyre).
Lilongwe does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+2 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Lubumbashi, Lusaka, Pretoria.
Because Lilongwe lies at 13.97° S, 33.79° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 11 h 18 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 57 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 5:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 57 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe is in the Central Africa Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Blantyre. The UTC offset is UTC+2.
Does Lilongwe have daylight saving time?
No. Lilongwe stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Lilongwe and New York?
In January New York is 7 hours behind Lilongwe, and in July it is 6 hours behind Lilongwe, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Lilongwe, and in July it is 9 hours behind Lilongwe, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lilongwe?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:07 AM and sets at about 5:25 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:14 AM and sets at about 6:11 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Harare Zimbabwe · 520 km ·
- Lusaka Zambia · 610 km ·
- Lubumbashi DR Congo · 730 km ·
- Dodoma Tanzania · 890 km ·
- Dar es Salaam Tanzania · 990 km ·
- Gitega Burundi · 1,250 km ·