Current Date And Time In Nkhotakota, Malawi
Friday, 14 August 2026
03:48:16 CAT
State: Central Region
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 31,974
District: Nkhotakota District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Nkhotakota, 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 Nkhotakota — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Nkhotakota | |
| District / County | Nkhotakota District | |
| State | Central Region | |
| Country | Malawi | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 31,974 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Central Region | #5 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 | 497 | |
| In Feet | 1,631 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -12.93 | |
| Longitude | 34.3 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.927° S 34.296° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 55' 39" S 34° 17' 46" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 55.65' S 34° 17.77' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Central Region Capital | 128 km South-Southwest of Lilongwe | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Metangula, Mozambique (62 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 | 🔥 05:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 42m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Blantyre |
Nkhotakota is a city situated in Central Region, Malawi, within Africa. It falls under Nkhotakota District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Nkhotakota 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 Nkhotakota pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 497 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Nkhotakota on the map
Nkhotakota 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 Nkhotakota 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. › Nkhotakota exchange rates
To ring a number in Nkhotakota 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 Nkhotakota and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Nkhotakota ranks #5 of 12 cities in Central Region. It lies about 128 km South-Southwest 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 Nkhotakota
Nkhotakota has a recorded population of approximately 31,974 people. That places it #5 of 12 cities with population data in Central Region. Browse more cities in Central Region for comparison.
Nkhotakota sits within Nkhotakota District, is part of Central Region in Malawi. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Nkhotakota keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 05:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Nkhotakota price in Malawian kwacha (MWK), written with the symbol MK. Check live rates on our Nkhotakota currency page.
Nkhotakota is about 128 km South-Southwest of Lilongwe, the capital of Central Region. See cities near Nkhotakota for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Nkhotakota lands you closest to Metangula, Mozambique, about 62 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Nkhotakota sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
