Time in Lilongwe now
5:04PMCAT
CATUTC+2+7 h vs New York (you)Africa/Maputo
No clock changes: Lilongwe stays on CAT (UTC+2) all year.
Clock rules in Lilongwe
Lilongwe keeps CAT (UTC+2) all year, the time of all of Malawi.
There is no daylight saving time here, and tzdata records none at any point.
Local mean solar time at 33.79° E is UTC+2:15, so the clock runs 15 min behind the sun: it is highest at about 11:45 AM.
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Africa/Maputo page.
Time difference from Lilongwe
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Lilongwe | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | Nearest capitals abroad · 520 km | 5:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Lusaka | Nearest capitals abroad · 610 km | 5:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Dodoma | Nearest capitals abroad · 890 km | 6:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | World cities | 10:04 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −6 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 7:04 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −10 h | −10 h | −9 h |
| London | World cities | 3:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −1 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | 0 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
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Places near Lilongwe
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Chipata ZM | 128 km west | same clock |
| Lichinga MZ | 173 km north-east | same clock |
| Mandimba MZ | 205 km east | same clock |
| Zomba | 228 km south-east | same clock |
| Blantyre | 241 km south-east | same clock |
| Tete MZ | 244 km south | same clock |
| Mzuzu | 279 km north | same clock |
| Gurúè MZ | 382 km south-east | same clock |
| Dodoma TZ | 893 km north | 1 h ahead |
Lilongwe at a glance
- CountryMalawi
- Population1,115,815
- Coordinates13.97° S, 33.79° E
- Elevation1,056 m
- Time zone IDAfrica/Maputo
- Also known asAfrica/Blantyre
- Standard timeCAT (UTC+2)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+265
Questions
What time zone is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe keeps CAT (UTC+2) all year, the time of all of Malawi. Its IANA time zone ID is Africa/Maputo.
Does Lilongwe change its clocks?
No. Lilongwe stays on CAT (UTC+2) all year, and the tz database records no daylight saving time here at any point.
What is the time difference between Lilongwe and New York?
Lilongwe is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York changes its clocks and Lilongwe does not.