Geographic position of Mwanza
Mwanza is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 15.6026° S, 34.5248° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,737 km (1,079 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 11,756 km (7,305 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 8,282 km (5,146 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,702 km (2,300 mi) east
Mwanza 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 Mwanza
With a population of 20,345, Mwanza ranks as the 19th most populous city in Malawi, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mwanza
Chileka International Airport (BLZ / FWCL) is a major international airport located about 49 km (30 mi) from Mwanza.
Current local time at the airport is 19:19:34.
Daylight saving time in Mwanza
Mwanza uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Blantyre. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Mwanza does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mwanza
Business hours in Mwanza (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 Mwanza
Compare time in Mwanza with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mwanza in?
Mwanza 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 Mwanza at UTC+2.
What time is it in Mwanza right now?
The current local time in Mwanza is 19:19:34 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mwanza observe daylight saving time?
No. Mwanza is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mwanza?
Mwanza is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mwanza?
Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is the nearest airport to Mwanza, located about 49 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:34.
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