What time zone is Chikwawa in?

Chikwawa uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Blantyre.

Does Chikwawa observe daylight saving time?

No. Chikwawa uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Chikwawa, Chikwawa District, Southern Region, Malawi

3:21:56 PM

15:21:56

Friday, October 30, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Blantyre

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Time zone details

Chikwawa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chikwawa

Sunrise5:04 AMSolar noon11:24 AMSunset5:44 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Malawi
Administrative area: Southern Region
District: Chikwawa District
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)

Practical

Country languages: Nyanja, Tumbuka
Dialing code: +265
Population: 6,987
Elevation: Approximately 106 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 16° 02' S / 34° 48' E

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Clock changes in Chikwawa

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:04 AM
Solar noon: 11:24 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 40 min50 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:42 AM – 6:06 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:16 AM – 6:32 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:49 AM – 6:59 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination77%

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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:04 AM (east, 104.6°)
Sunset: 5:44 PM (west, 255.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 40 min50 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:24 AM (87.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:42 AM – 6:06 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:16 AM – 6:32 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:49 AM – 6:59 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:27 PM (northeast, 62.2°)
Moonset: 8:43 AM (northwest, 298.8°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 30	5:04 AM	5:44 PM	12 hr 40 min	50 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:04 AM	5:44 PM	12 hr 40 min	48 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:03 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 41 min	49 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:03 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 42 min	48 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:03 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 43 min	48 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	5:02 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 44 min	47 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	5:02 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 44 min	47 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Malawi

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 15, 2027John Chilembwe Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chikwawa in?: Chikwawa uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Blantyre.
When is the next clock change in Chikwawa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Chikwawa in the next 12 months
Does Chikwawa observe daylight saving time?: No. Chikwawa uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Chikwawa?: Chikwawa is UTC+2 all year