Does Matola observe daylight saving time?

No. Matola stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Matola and London?

London is 2 hours behind Matola right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Matola?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Matola overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Matola's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Matola time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Matola's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Matola time).

Current Time in Matola, Mozambique — CAT

UTC+02:00No clock changesAfrica/Maputo

Matola, Mozambique

09:05:59 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Matola, Mozambique is 9:05 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Matola is on CAT (UTC+02:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Matola

Time zone and daylight saving time in Matola

Time zone (IANA): Africa/Maputo
Current offset: CAT (UTC+02:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Matola does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+02:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

04:58 AM

Sunset

06:09 PM

Day length

13h 11m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:33 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 13h 46m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 10h 31m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Matola	Overlap with Matola
New York	14:05	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
London	19:05	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Lagos	20:05	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Johannesburg	21:05	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Dubai	23:05	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
Mumbai	00:35	+3 h 30 min	05:30–13:30	4 h 30 min (09:00–13:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Matola

In 50 days
Natal (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 57 days
Dia de Ano Novo (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public
In 90 days
Dia do Heroi Nacional (Heroes's Day)
Wed, Feb 3, 2027
Public

Airports near Matola

Maputo Airport MPM12 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Matola observe daylight saving time?: No. Matola stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Matola and London?: London is 2 hours behind Matola right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Matola?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Matola overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Matola's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Matola time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Matola's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Matola time).

Time in other cities, compared with Matola

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