Matola keeps UTC+2 (CAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Matola and your time
Matola at a glance
| Country | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Region | Maputo Province |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 25.96° S, 32.46° E |
Time zone in Matola
The clocks in Matola follow Africa/Maputo and keep UTC+2 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Matola is on the same time as the rest of Mozambique, including the capital, Maputo.
Clock changes in Matola, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Matola for 2026 or 2027.
Matola time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Matola, 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 |
Matola 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 Matola
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
In Matola, the days are longest around the December solstice (13 hours 46 minutes) and shortest around the June solstice (10 hours 31 minutes).
Daylight through the year in Matola
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:37 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:39 AM | 5:47 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 4:55 AM | 6:41 PM | 13 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Matola
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Matola: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time.
Places close to Matola
Every city below shares Matola’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | 12 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ressano Garcia | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Manzini (Eswatini) | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lobamba (Eswatini) | 138 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mbabane (Eswatini) | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xai-Xai | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mbombela (South Africa) | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ermelo (South Africa) | 255 km (158 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Matola today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Mozambique
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Matola in?
Matola uses the Africa/Maputo time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Matola use daylight saving time?
No. Matola stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Matola and New York?
Matola 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 Matola does not.
Is Matola on the same time as Maputo?
Yes. Matola and Maputo both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Matola?
About 13 hours 46 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 31 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.