Timezones in Malawi 
Malawi Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Malawi from anywhere in the world. Malawi follows a single official timezone: CAT (Central Africa Time, UTC+02:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Malawi
Central Africa Time
Sunday, May 24, 2026
07:19:36 PM
Malawi Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Malawi, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Blantyre | CAT | Central Africa Time | UTC+02:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 4 Cities in Malawi
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lilongwe Central Region, Malawi | 07:19:36 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Blantyre | 1,115,815 |
| 2 | Blantyre Southern Region, Malawi | 07:19:36 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Blantyre | 902,588 |
| 3 | Mzuzu Northern Region, Malawi | 07:19:36 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Blantyre | 249,564 |
| 4 | Zomba Southern Region, Malawi | 07:19:36 PM | Sun, May 24 | Africa/Blantyre | 118,440 |