Malawi facts
| Capital | Lilongwe |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 118,484 km² · 45,747 sq mi · 29,277,989 acres |
| Languages | English, Chewa |
| Demonym | Malawian |
| Currency | Malawian Kwacha (MWK) |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +265 |
| Internet domain | .mw |
| Capital coordinates | -13.9669, 33.7873 |
Time difference
Lilongwe is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Malawi is about 1.3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Malawi is about 48.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Lilongwe to Washington, D.C.: about 12,769 km (7,935 mi) as the crow flies.
- Lilongwe to London: about 7,984 km (4,961 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Malawi shares land borders with 3 countries: Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
How big is Malawi?
Malawi covers about 118,484 km² (45,747 sq mi), ranking 98 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.3% of the size of the United States. It is about 48.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Malawi in?
Lilongwe uses UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) today. When it is noon in Lilongwe, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Malawi use?
Malawi uses the Malawian Kwacha (MWK).
What is the country code for Malawi?
The international calling code is +265. From the United States dial 011 265 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 265.
What language is spoken in Malawi?
Official or national languages: English, Chewa.