Current Date And Time In Dedza, Malawi
Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:38:56 CAT
State: Central Region
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 34,882
District: Dedza District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dedza, a city in Central Region, Malawi in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Dedza — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Dedza | |
| District / County | Dedza District | |
| State | Central Region | |
| Country | Malawi | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 34,882 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Central Region | #4 of 12 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Malawian Kwacha | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MWK | |
| Symbol | MK | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +265 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mw | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,608 | |
| In Feet | 5,276 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -14.38 | |
| Longitude | 34.33 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 14.378° S 34.333° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 22' 40" S 34° 19' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 22.67' S 34° 19.99' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Central Region Capital | 75 km Northwest of Lilongwe | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ulongué, Mozambique (38 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:36 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Blantyre |
Dedza is a city situated in Central Region, Malawi, within Africa. It falls under Dedza District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dedza as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Central Region
The latitude and longitude of Dedza pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,608 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dedza on the map
Dedza runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Dedza run on Malawian Kwacha (MWK), shown with the symbol MK. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Dedza exchange rates
To ring a number in Dedza from outside Malawi, dial +265 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Dedza and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Dedza ranks #4 of 12 cities in Central Region. It lies about 75 km Northwest of Lilongwe, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Central Region market. › Cities near Dedza
Dedza has a recorded population of approximately 34,882 people. That places it #4 of 12 cities with population data in Central Region. Browse more cities in Central Region for comparison.
Dedza sits within Dedza District, is part of Central Region in Malawi. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Dedza keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:58 AM and sets around 05:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Dedza price in Malawian kwacha (MWK), written with the symbol MK. Check live rates on our Dedza currency page.
Dedza is about 75 km Northwest of Lilongwe, the capital of Central Region. See cities near Dedza for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Dedza lands you closest to Ulongué, Mozambique, about 38 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dedza sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
