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
Saturday, January 17, 2026
09:21:02 AM
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 | 09:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Blantyre | 1,115,815 |
| 2 | Blantyre Southern Region, Malawi | 09:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Blantyre | 902,588 |
| 3 | Mzuzu Northern Region, Malawi | 09:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Blantyre | 249,564 |
| 4 | Zomba Southern Region, Malawi | 09:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Blantyre | 118,440 |