Beira keeps UTC+2 (CAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Beira and your time
Beira at a glance
| Country | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Region | Sofala |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 19.84° S, 34.84° E |
Which time zone Beira uses
Beira follows the Africa/Maputo time zone and stays on UTC+2 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of Mozambique keeps the same time, so Beira reads the same clock as Maputo.
Clock changes in Beira, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Beira for 2026 or 2027.
Beira time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Beira, 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 |
Because Beira keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Beira
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Close to the equator, days in Beira last between 10 hours 56 minutes and 13 hours 20 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Beira
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:44 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:15 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:30 AM | 5:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 4:59 AM | 6:19 PM | 13 h 20 min |
Clock time and sun time in Beira
Beira 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.
Places close to Beira
All the places listed below keep the same time as Beira.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimoio | 163 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mutare (Zimbabwe) | 247 km (154 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Beira today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Plan around the time in Beira
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Beira in?
Beira uses the Africa/Maputo time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Beira use daylight saving time?
No. Beira stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Beira and New York?
Beira 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 Beira does not.
Is Beira on the same time as Maputo?
Yes. Beira and Maputo both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Beira?
About 13 hours 20 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 56 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.