Days in Rumphi are currently getting longer, about 4 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 Rumphi
Rumphi is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 11.0186° S, 33.8575° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,227 km (762 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 11,245 km (6,987 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 8,792 km (5,463 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,700 km (2,299 mi) east
Rumphi 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 Rumphi
The point on Earth exactly opposite Rumphi is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Rumphi, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Rumphi
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Rumphi
Rumphi is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Rumphi 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 Rumphi
In Rumphi, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 46m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 11h 28m, a difference of roughly 1h 18m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Rumphi's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Rumphi at 11.02° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Rumphi
With a population of 25,216, Rumphi ranks as the 17th most populous city in Malawi, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Rumphi
Songwe Airport (MBI / HTGW) is a regional airport located about 242 km (150 mi) from Rumphi.
Current local time at the airport is 06:19:24.
Daylight saving time in Rumphi
Rumphi uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Blantyre. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Rumphi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Rumphi
Business hours in Rumphi (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 Rumphi
Compare time in Rumphi with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Rumphi
Official national holiday observed in Malawi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rumphi in?
Rumphi 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 Rumphi at UTC+2.
What time is it in Rumphi right now?
The current local time in Rumphi is 05:19:24 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rumphi observe daylight saving time?
No. Rumphi is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Rumphi?
Rumphi is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rumphi?
Songwe Airport (MBI) is the nearest airport to Rumphi, located about 242 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:19:24.
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