Days in Dedza are currently getting longer, about 6 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Dedza
Dedza is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.3779° S, 34.3332° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,601 km (995 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 11,619 km (7,220 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 8,418 km (5,231 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,702 km (2,300 mi) east
Dedza lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Dedza
The point on Earth exactly opposite Dedza is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Dedza, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Dedza
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Dedza
Dedza is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Dedza is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Dedza
In Dedza, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 58m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 11h 16m, a difference of roughly 1h 42m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Dedza's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Dedza at 14.38° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Dedza
With a population of 34,882, Dedza ranks as the 11th most populous city in Malawi, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dedza
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW / FWKI) is a major international airport located about 89 km (55 mi) from Dedza.
Current local time at the airport is 06:36:52.
Daylight saving time in Dedza
Dedza uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Blantyre. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Dedza does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Dedza
Business hours in Dedza (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Dedza
Compare time in Dedza with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Dedza
Official national holiday observed in Malawi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dedza in?
Dedza follows the Africa/Blantyre time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Dedza at UTC+2.
What time is it in Dedza right now?
The current local time in Dedza is 06:36:52 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dedza observe daylight saving time?
No. Dedza is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Dedza?
Dedza is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dedza?
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) is the nearest airport to Dedza, located about 89 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:36:52.
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