Geographic position of Xai-Xai
Xai-Xai is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 25.0519° S, 33.6442° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,789 km (1,733 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 12,808 km (7,959 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 7,230 km (4,493 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,393 km (2,108 mi) east
Xai-Xai lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Xai-Xai
With a population of 154,356, Xai-Xai ranks as the 13th most populous city in Mozambique, out of 66 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Xai-Xai
Maputo Airport (MPM / FQMA) is a major international airport located about 145 km (90 mi) from Xai-Xai.
Current local time at the airport is 19:34:04.
Daylight saving time in Xai-Xai
Xai-Xai uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Maputo. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Xai-Xai does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Xai-Xai
Business hours in Xai-Xai (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 Xai-Xai
Compare time in Xai-Xai with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Xai-Xai in?
Xai-Xai follows the Africa/Maputo time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Xai-Xai at UTC+2.
What time is it in Xai-Xai right now?
The current local time in Xai-Xai is 19:34:04 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Xai-Xai observe daylight saving time?
No. Xai-Xai is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Xai-Xai?
Xai-Xai is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Xai-Xai?
Maputo Airport (MPM) is the nearest airport to Xai-Xai, located about 145 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:34:04.
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