Days in Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe
Lilongwe is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 13.9669° S, 33.7873° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,555 km (966 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 11,574 km (7,192 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 8,464 km (5,259 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,650 km (2,268 mi) east
Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe
The point on Earth exactly opposite Lilongwe is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Lilongwe, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Lilongwe
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Lilongwe
Lilongwe is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe
In Lilongwe, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 57m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 11h 18m, a difference of roughly 1h 39m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Lilongwe's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Lilongwe at 13.97° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Lilongwe
With a population of 1,115,815, Lilongwe ranks as the 1st most populous city in Malawi, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Lilongwe
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW / FWKI) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Lilongwe.
Current local time at the airport is 05:49:21.
Daylight saving time in Lilongwe
Lilongwe uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Blantyre. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Lilongwe does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Lilongwe
Business hours in Lilongwe (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 Lilongwe
Compare time in Lilongwe with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Lilongwe
Official national holiday observed in Malawi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lilongwe in?
Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe at UTC+2.
What time is it in Lilongwe right now?
The current local time in Lilongwe is 05:49:21 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lilongwe observe daylight saving time?
No. Lilongwe is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Lilongwe?
Lilongwe is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lilongwe?
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) is the nearest airport to Lilongwe, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 05:49:21.
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