What time zone is Nkhata Bay in?

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

Does Nkhata Bay observe daylight saving time?

No. Nkhata Bay uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Nkhata Bay, Nkhata Bay District, Northern Region, Malawi

5:12:57 PM

17:12:57

Friday, October 30, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Blantyre

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Time zone details

Nkhata Bay does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Nkhata Bay

Sunrise5:11 AMSolar noon11:26 AMSunset5:41 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Nyanja, Tumbuka
Dialing code: +265
Population: 16,099
Elevation: Approximately 547 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 11° 36' S / 34° 17' E

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Clock changes in Nkhata Bay

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:11 AM
Solar noon: 11:26 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 30 min36 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:49 AM – 6:03 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:24 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:58 AM – 6:54 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination77%

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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:11 AM (east, 104.2°)
Sunset: 5:41 PM (west, 255.6°)
Day length: 12 hr 30 min36 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:26 AM (87.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:49 AM – 6:03 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:24 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:58 AM – 6:54 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:19 PM (northeast, 62.8°)
Moonset: 8:56 AM (northwest, 298.2°)
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	5:41 PM	12 hr 30 min	36 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:11 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 31 min	35 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:10 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 31 min	35 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:10 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 32 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:10 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 32 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	5:10 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 33 min	34 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	5:09 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 33 min	34 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 Nkhata Bay in?: Nkhata Bay uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Blantyre.
When is the next clock change in Nkhata Bay?: No clock changes are scheduled for Nkhata Bay in the next 12 months
Does Nkhata Bay observe daylight saving time?: No. Nkhata Bay uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Nkhata Bay?: Nkhata Bay is UTC+2 all year