Time in Mozambique - Time Zones

Mozambique Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City

Maputo

👥 Population

32M

💰 Currency

MT Mozambican Metical

📞 Phone Code

+258

🗣️ Official Languages

Portuguese

🕐 Time Zones in Mozambique

CAT (UTC+2)

Mozambique uses Central Africa Time (UTC+2). Maputo is the capital on the Indian Ocean coast.

Daylight Saving Time observance in Mozambique varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

🏙️ Major Cities in Mozambique (1 cities)

Maputo

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞 Best Time to Call Mozambique

When calling Mozambique, consider the time zone difference of CAT (UTC+2). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Use our time converter tool to find the optimal calling time from your location.

Standard business hours in Mozambique are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Mozambique

When planning your trip to Mozambique, factor in the time zone change and allow time to adjust. Local business hours, cultural customs around punctuality, and communication styles may differ from your home country. Download offline maps and translation apps before traveling.

🎯 Interesting Facts About Time in Mozambique

•Despite its size, Mozambique uses only one time zone, simplifying scheduling across the entire country.
•The capital Maputo is the political center of Mozambique with a total national population of 32M.
•Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
•The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Mozambique

Mozambique uses a single time zone (CAT (UTC+2)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Maputo serves as the political and often economic center of Mozambique. Major business activities are spread across cities including Maputo.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Mozambique, it's important to consider the time zone difference. CAT (UTC+2) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Mozambique.

Mozambique uses the Mozambican Metical (MT) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +258.The official language is Portuguese.

🏙️ Cities in Mozambique

Explore local time in 1 city across Mozambique

Maputo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Mozambique

What time zone is Mozambique in?

Mozambique uses CAT (UTC+2). The capital Maputo uses CAT (UTC+2).

Does Mozambique observe Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time observance in Mozambique varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

What is the best time to call Mozambique from the US?

When calling Mozambique, consider the time zone difference of CAT (UTC+2). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Use our time converter tool to find the optimal calling time from your location.

What are typical business hours in Mozambique?

Standard business hours in Mozambique are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.