What time zone is Central Region in?

Central Region spans 1 time zone (Africa/Blantyre), currently UTC+02:00 from UTC (GMT+2).

Current Local Time in Central Region, Malawi

Q: Does Central Region observe daylight saving time?

No — Central Region does not observe daylight saving time in the Africa/Blantyre zone.

Time now in Central Region, Malawi 🇲🇼

04:09:23

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Central Region spans 1 time zone (Africa/Blantyre). · GMT+2 (UTC+02:00) · today is Saturday, October 31, 2026.

We index 12 cities in Central Region, Malawi, with a combined population of about 1,407,274.

Time zone info

Region: Central Region
Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Time zones: Africa/Blantyre
Main offset: UTC+02:00 GMT+2
Daylight saving: Not observed
Indexed cities: 12
Combined population: 1,407,274

Sunrise & sunset in Lilongwe

Sunrise: 05:11
Sunset: 17:47
Daylight length: 12h 36m

Approximate times for Lilongwe.

Major cities in Central Region

Lilongwe04:09
Kasungu04:09
Salima04:09
Dedza04:09
Nkhotakota04:09
Mchinji04:09
Mponela04:09
Ntcheu04:09
Chipeni04:09
Dowa04:09
Ntchisi04:09
Chipoka04:09

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Central Region right now?

The current local time in Central Region is shown by the live clock above. It follows the Africa/Blantyre IANA time zone, which is UTC+02:00 from UTC (GMT+2).

How many time zones are in Central Region?

Central Region, Malawi spans 1 time zone: Africa/Blantyre.

Does Central Region observe daylight saving time?

No, the Africa/Blantyre zone keeps a fixed UTC offset year-round.