Current Time in Lilongwe, Malawi

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CAT

IANA Identifier

Africa/Blantyre

UTC Offset

UTC+2

Country

Malawi (MW)

Location Details

Coordinates

-13.9626°, 33.7741°

Population

989K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) — 26 km

Nearby Cities

• Abuja — Nigeria
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Lilongwe in?

Lilongwe is in the CAT time zone (Africa/Blantyre), which is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Lilongwe observe Daylight Saving Time?

Lilongwe uses the Africa/Blantyre IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Lilongwe?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Lilongwe, Malawi. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Lilongwe?

Lilongwe has a UTC offset of UTC+2. This means it is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Lilongwe?

Lilongwe is served by Lilongwe International Airport (LLW).