Time now in Malawi

UTC+02:00 • Africa/Blantyre (CAT)

Your device clock is 130ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Blantyre, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

21:04:10
Monday, May 25, 2026, week 22

Time in Malawi now

Malawi has one official time zone: CAT (UTC+02:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Malawi is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Malawi?

Official time in Malawi is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Malawi

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Blantyre UTC+02:00 Lilongwe District, Central, Blantyre District, Southern, Mangochi District, Southern

List of time zones used in Malawi (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Blantyre UTC+02:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Malawi

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Malawi depends on the region.

  • Lilongwe District, Central: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Malawi use daylight saving time?

No. Malawi does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Malawi?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Malawi have?
Malawi has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Malawi use daylight saving time?
No. Malawi does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Malawi time

To convert Malawi time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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