What time zone is Chitipa in?

Chitipa currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Blantyre.

Current Time in Chitipa, Chitipa District, Northern Region, Malawi

6:57:07 AM

06:57:07

Saturday, September 12, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Blantyre

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Time zone details

Chitipa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chitipa

Sunrise5:43 AMSolar noon11:43 AMSunset5:43 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Nyanja, Tumbuka
Dialing code: +265
Population: 20,011
Elevation: Approximately 1,286 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 9° 42' S / 33° 16' E

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Clock changes in Chitipa

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Solar noon: 11:43 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 00 min31 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:21 AM – 6:04 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:57 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:33 AM – 6:53 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:43 AM (east, 85.9°)
Sunset: 5:43 PM (west, 273.9°)
Day length: 12 hr 00 min31 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:43 AM (76.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:21 AM – 6:04 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:57 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:33 AM – 6:53 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:25 AM (east, 93.6°)
Moonset: 6:53 PM (west, 263.1°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	5:43 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 00 min	31 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	5:42 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 01 min	31 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:41 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 01 min	32 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:41 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 02 min	31 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:40 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 03 min	32 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:40 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 03 min	31 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:39 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 04 min	32 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Malawi

Thu, Oct 15, 2026Mother's Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chitipa in?: Chitipa currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Blantyre.
When is the next clock change in Chitipa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Chitipa in the next 12 months
Does Chitipa observe daylight saving time?: Chitipa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Chitipa right now?: Chitipa is currently UTC+02:00