Time in Mozambique Now

Mozambique follows Central Africa Time (CAT), which operates on UTC +2 throughout the year. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time stays the same in all seasons. This ensures simple, consistent, and predictable timekeeping for residents, travelers, and businesses.

Major cities such as Maputo, Beira, Nampula, Tete, and Quelimane all use the same national time zone. This uniformity supports smooth coordination for travel, communication, and daily activities across the country.

Mozambique Time Zone Information

• IANA Time Zone: Africa/Maputo

• UTC Offset: UTC +2 hours

• Time Zone Abbreviation: CAT (Central Africa Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None — time remains stable year-round

Mozambique shares its time zone with several countries in Central and Eastern Africa that also follow CAT.

Mozambique time zone(s)

The official IANA identifier for Mozambique is Africa/Maputo.

Daylight Saving Time in Mozambique

Mozambique does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The country stays on UTC +2 throughout the year, providing consistent national timekeeping.

Major cities in Mozambique & their time

All major cities follow the same national time zone.

Brief info for Mozambique time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Maputo

• Default time: Central Africa Time (CAT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Africa/Maputo

• Standard UTC Offset: UTC +2

• Neighbouring countries with same time: South Africa, Malawi, Eswatini, Zambia (partly)

• Regional differences: None — the entire country uses one time zone

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One national time zone ensures unified and simple scheduling.

2. UTC +2 aligns well with many Central and Southern African countries.

3. No DST — no seasonal time adjustments.

4. Convenient for regional business and communication.

5. Predictable timekeeping throughout the year.

Cons

1. Limited business-hour overlap with the Americas.

2. Seasonal daylight variations feel more noticeable without DST.