Days in Mzuzu are currently getting longer, about 5 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 Mzuzu
Mzuzu is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 11.4656° S, 34.0207° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,276 km (793 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 11,295 km (7,018 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 8,742 km (5,432 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,712 km (2,307 mi) east
Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mzuzu is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Mzuzu, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mzuzu
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mzuzu
Mzuzu is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu
In Mzuzu, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 47m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 11h 27m, a difference of roughly 1h 20m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mzuzu's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mzuzu at 11.47° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mzuzu
With a population of 249,564, Mzuzu ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Malawi, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mzuzu
Lichinga Airport (VXC / FQLC) is a regional airport located about 242 km (151 mi) from Mzuzu.
Current local time at the airport is 06:59:58.
Daylight saving time in Mzuzu
Mzuzu uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Blantyre. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Mzuzu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mzuzu
Business hours in Mzuzu (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 Mzuzu
Compare time in Mzuzu with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Mzuzu
Official national holiday observed in Malawi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mzuzu in?
Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu at UTC+2.
What time is it in Mzuzu right now?
The current local time in Mzuzu is 06:59:58 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mzuzu observe daylight saving time?
No. Mzuzu is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mzuzu?
Mzuzu is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mzuzu?
Lichinga Airport (VXC) is the nearest airport to Mzuzu, located about 242 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:59:58.
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