Manzini keeps UTC+2 (SAST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Manzini and your time
Manzini at a glance
| Country | Eswatini |
|---|---|
| Region | Manzini Region |
| Time zone | Africa/Mbabane |
| Abbreviation now | SAST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 26.50° S, 31.38° E |
Time zone in Manzini
The clocks in Manzini follow Africa/Mbabane and keep UTC+2 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Manzini is on the same time as the rest of Eswatini, including the capital, Mbabane.
Clock changes in Manzini, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Manzini for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Manzini is
A 9:00 AM start in Manzini is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
Manzini never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Manzini
Today
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In Manzini, the days are longest around the December solstice (13 hours 48 minutes) and shortest around the June solstice (10 hours 29 minutes).
Daylight through the year in Manzini
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:42 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:43 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 4:58 AM | 6:47 PM | 13 h 48 min |
When the sun is highest in Manzini
Manzini lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Manzini
Every city below shares Manzini’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobamba | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mbabane | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mbombela (South Africa) | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Matola (Mozambique) | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ressano Garcia (Mozambique) | 133 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maputo (Mozambique) | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ermelo (South Africa) | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vryheid (South Africa) | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Manzini today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Manzini in?
Manzini uses the Africa/Mbabane time zone, which is UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Does Manzini use daylight saving time?
No. Manzini stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Manzini and New York?
Manzini is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Manzini does not.
Is Manzini on the same time as Mbabane?
Yes. Manzini and Mbabane both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Manzini?
About 13 hours 48 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.