Current Time in Mozambique 🇲🇿
Check the current local time anywhere in Mozambique. Below you'll find live clocks for Mozambique's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Mozambique
IANA time zones in Mozambique
Mozambique maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Africa/Maputo CAT · UTC+02:00
Does Mozambique have multiple time zones?
Mozambique is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Mozambique at a glance
| Current main time | 04:50 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | CAT |
| Capital | Maputo |
| Cities tracked | 13 |
How many time zones does Mozambique have?
Mozambique keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+02:00.
Does Mozambique change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Mozambique stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Mozambique
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 14:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 07:00 UTC. If Mozambique has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Mozambique
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Matola or another major city in Mozambique. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Mozambique
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo. The biggest cities in Mozambique include Matola, Maputo, Nampula, Beira and Chimoio. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Mozambique has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Mozambique - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Mozambique have?
Mozambique uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Mozambique use daylight saving time?
No - Mozambique keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Mozambique right now?
It is about 04:50 on Sunday in the main time zone of Mozambique. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Mozambique time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Mozambique to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Maputo, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Mozambique 🇲🇿 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | MZ / MOZ |
| Capital city clock | Maputo |
| Cities shown | 13 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Maputo time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.