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.
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 19:17:57.
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: 5:00 PM - 1:00 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.
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 19:17:57 on Tuesday, 01 September 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 19:17:57.
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