Days in Zomba are currently getting longer, about 6 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 Zomba
Zomba is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 15.3860° S, 35.3188° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,713 km (1,064 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 11,732 km (7,290 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 8,306 km (5,161 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,791 km (2,356 mi) east
Zomba 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 Zomba
The point on Earth exactly opposite Zomba is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Zomba, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zomba
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Zomba
Zomba is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Zomba 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 Zomba
In Zomba, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 13h 2m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 11h 12m, a difference of roughly 1h 50m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Zomba's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zomba at 15.39° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Zomba
With a population of 118,440, Zomba ranks as the 4th most populous city in Malawi, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zomba
Chileka International Airport (BLZ / FWCL) is a major international airport located about 49 km (31 mi) from Zomba.
Current local time at the airport is 06:48:21.
Daylight saving time in Zomba
Zomba uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Blantyre. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Zomba does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Zomba
Business hours in Zomba (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 Zomba
Compare time in Zomba with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Zomba
Official national holiday observed in Malawi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zomba in?
Zomba 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 Zomba at UTC+2.
What time is it in Zomba right now?
The current local time in Zomba is 06:48:21 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zomba observe daylight saving time?
No. Zomba is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Zomba?
Zomba is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zomba?
Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is the nearest airport to Zomba, located about 49 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:48:21.
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