Current time in Malawi

23:36:54
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Lilongwe
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Time zone of Malawi

The time in Malawi (Lilongwe) follows the Africa/Blantyre time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Malawi
23:36:54
Brasília
18:36:54

How to call or schedule a meeting with Malawi

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Malawi; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Malawi: sunrise today at 05:11 · sunset at 17:45 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Lilongwe
Continent
Africa
Area
118,480 km² (45,745 sq mi)
Population
about 15 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Malawian kwacha (MWK)
Languages
Chichewa, Yao, Tumbuka, Sena
Calling code
+265
Internet domain
.mw

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Malawi right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Malawi?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Malawi changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Malawi in?

Malawi follows Africa/Blantyre, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Lilongwe.

Does Malawi have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Malawi does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Malawi from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Malawi).

What is the capital of Malawi?

The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe. The country covers about 118,480 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Malawi use?

The currency is the Malawian kwacha (MWK). To call from abroad, dial +265 before the number. Websites use the .mw domain.