Current time in Maputo
The current time in Maputo, Mozambique is shown live on this page. Maputo is in the Africa/Maputo timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Maputo does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+02:00 remains constant year-round. Maputo has a population of approximately 1.2M people. Maputo uses MZN and the international calling code for Mozambique is ++258.
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Maputo, Mozambique
Timezone
Africa/Maputo
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Standard
CAT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Maputo for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Maputo for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour behind Maputo. New York is currently 6 hours behind Maputo.
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Timezone
Africa/Maputo
UTC Offset
UTC+02:00
Abbreviation
GMT+2
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Mozambique
State / Area
Maputo
Calling Code
+258
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Mbabane, approximately 148 km away. Mbabane uses the Africa/Mbabane timezone. When it is the current time in Maputo, the time in Mbabane is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Maputo
Maputo is located in Mozambique, Mozambique, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is Portuguese. The city has a population of approximately 1.2M, ranking it #200 in Mozambique by size. For timezone purposes, Maputo uses Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Daylight Saving Time
Maputo does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Maputo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Maputo
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Maputo. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Maputo
Based on Maputo's latitude (-26.0°S), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 10.4 hours, with sunrise around 6:48 AM and sunset around 5:12 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Maputo
For work calls, the standard business window in Maputo is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+2. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Maputo (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Maputo time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Maputo and London is 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Maputo time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Maputo does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+02:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Maputo uses MZN and the calling code for Mozambique is +258. Languages spoken here include Portuguese. The city has a population of around 1.2M, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 148 km away at Mbabane (SAST). This is very close, meaning cross-border communication is common in this area.
Popular conversions
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Timezone boundaries nearby
Cities near Maputo in different timezones
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Maputo. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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