Geographic position of Gurúè
Gurúè is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 15.4669° S, 36.9778° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,722 km (1,070 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 11,741 km (7,296 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 8,297 km (5,156 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,967 km (2,465 mi) east
Gurúè 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 Gurúè
With a population of 168,971, Gurúè ranks as the 12th most populous city in Mozambique, out of 66 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gurúè
Chileka International Airport (BLZ / FWCL) is a major international airport located about 216 km (134 mi) from Gurúè.
Current local time at the airport is 19:32:44.
Daylight saving time in Gurúè
Gurúè uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Maputo. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Gurúè does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Gurúè
Business hours in Gurúè (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 Gurúè
Compare time in Gurúè with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gurúè in?
Gurúè follows the Africa/Maputo time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Gurúè at UTC+2.
What time is it in Gurúè right now?
The current local time in Gurúè is 19:32:44 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gurúè observe daylight saving time?
No. Gurúè is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Gurúè?
Gurúè is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gurúè?
Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is the nearest airport to Gurúè, located about 216 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:32:44.
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