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.
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 19:19:30.
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: 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 Mzuzu
Compare time in Mzuzu with major cities worldwide.
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 19:19:30 on Tuesday, 01 September 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 19:19:30.
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