Blantyre keeps UTC+2 (CAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Blantyre and your time
Blantyre at a glance
| Country | Malawi |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern Region |
| Time zone | Africa/Blantyre |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 15.78° S, 35.01° E |
Which time zone Blantyre uses
Local time in Blantyre is UTC+2 year round, under the Africa/Blantyre rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Malawi keeps the same time, so Blantyre reads the same clock as Lilongwe.
Clock changes in Blantyre, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Blantyre for 2026 or 2027.
Blantyre time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Blantyre, it 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 |
Blantyre 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Blantyre
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Blantyre, from 11 hours 11 minutes to 13 hours 4 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Blantyre
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:06 AM | 5:17 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:29 AM | 5:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:06 AM | 6:10 PM | 13 h 4 min |
Clock time and sun time in Blantyre
Blantyre lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:40 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Blantyre
All the places listed below keep the same time as Blantyre.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zomba | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tete (Mozambique) | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mandimba (Mozambique) | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gurúè (Mozambique) | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lilongwe | 241 km (150 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mocuba (Mozambique) | 241 km (150 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lichinga (Mozambique) | 276 km (172 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Blantyre today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Malawi
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Blantyre in?
Blantyre uses the Africa/Blantyre time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Blantyre use daylight saving time?
No. Blantyre stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Blantyre and New York?
Blantyre 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 Blantyre does not.
Is Blantyre on the same time as Lilongwe?
Yes. Blantyre and Lilongwe both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Blantyre?
About 13 hours 4 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 11 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.