Current Local Time in Lilongwe
Lilongwe, Malawi (GMT+2)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Lilongwe is located in the Africa/Blantyre timezone in Malawi.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/BlantyreData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Subtropical highland with warm wet summers (20-28°C) and cool dry winters (10-23°C). Rainy season November-April.
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📍About Lilongwe Time Zone
Lilongwe is located in the Africa/Blantyre time zone (UTC+2). As a major metropolitan city in Malawi, Lilongwe serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Lilongwe is 7 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Lilongwe, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Lilongwe does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+2.
Lilongwe has a population of approximately 1.1M. The local currency is the Malawian Kwacha (MK). To call Lilongwe from abroad, use the country code +265 1. The primary language spoken is English, Chichewa.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Lilongwe time is 7 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours ahead of London. This makes Lilongwe conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Lilongwe Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Blantyre (UTC+2)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Malawi (MW)
- • Coordinates: -13.98°, 33.79°
- • Calling Code: +265 1