What time zone is Dowa in?

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

Does Dowa observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Dowa, Dowa District, Central Region, Malawi

7:48:02 AM

07:48:02

Friday, October 30, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Blantyre

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Time zone details

Dowa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Dowa

Sunrise5:11 AMSolar noon11:27 AMSunset5:44 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Nyanja, Tumbuka
Dialing code: +265
Population: 8,047
Elevation: Approximately 1,361 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 13° 39' S / 33° 56' E

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Clock changes in Dowa

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:11 AM
Solar noon: 11:27 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 34 min42 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:48 AM – 6:07 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:22 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:56 AM – 6:59 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination77%

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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:11 AM (east, 104.4°)
Sunset: 5:44 PM (west, 255.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 34 min42 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:27 AM (89.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:48 AM – 6:07 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:22 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:56 AM – 6:59 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:26 PM (northeast, 62.5°)
Moonset: 8:52 AM (northwest, 298.4°)
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	5:11 AM	5:44 PM	12 hr 34 min	42 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:10 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 35 min	41 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:10 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 35 min	41 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:09 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 36 min	41 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:09 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 37 min	40 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	5:09 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 37 min	40 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	5:08 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 38 min	40 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 Dowa in?: Dowa uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Blantyre.
When is the next clock change in Dowa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Dowa in the next 12 months
Does Dowa observe daylight saving time?: No. Dowa uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Dowa?: Dowa is UTC+2 all year