Current Date And Time In Northern Region, Malawi
Sunday, 12 July 2026
09:23:58 CAT
Capital: Mzuzu
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 26,931.00 km²
State Code: N
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Northern Region, a state or region of Malawi in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Northern Region — 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 • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Northern Region | |
| State Capital | Mzuzu | |
| State Code | N | |
| Country | Malawi | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 26,931.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 10,398.11 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #3 | |
| Percentage of Malawi Area | 22.73% | |
| 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 | 1,511 | |
| In Feet | 4,958 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -10.96 | |
| Longitude | 34.15 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.963° S 34.153° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 57' 45" S 34° 9' 12" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 57.75' S 34° 9.19' E | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Northern Region, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within Malawi.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mzuzu | 249,564 | 11.466° S | 34.021° E |
| Karonga | 69,486 | 9.933° S | 33.933° E |
| Mzimba | 29,432 | 11.9° S | 33.6° E |
| Rumphi | 25,216 | 11.019° S | 33.857° E |
| Chitipa | 20,011 | 9.702° S | 33.27° E |
| Nkhata Bay | 16,099 | 11.607° S | 34.291° E |
| Likoma | 7,683 | 12.067° S | 34.733° E |
| Livingstonia | 5,552 | 10.606° S | 34.108° E |
| Chisumulu | 4,000 | 12.029° S | 34.624° E |
Northern Region is an administrative region of Malawi, located in Africa. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within Malawi's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Northern Region for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of Malawi
Precise GPS coordinates of Northern Region enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Northern Region within Malawi plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Africa markets. › View Northern Region on map
Understanding the local time zone of Northern Region is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Northern Region is Malawian kwacha (MWK). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into Malawi need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Northern Region are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across Malawi. › View all country calling codes
Northern Region is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of Malawi in Africa. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Northern Region
Northern Region covers an area of approximately 26,931.00 square kilometers (10,398.11 square miles). This is about 22.73% of Malawi's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of Northern Region is Mzuzu. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within Malawi. The national capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
Northern Region follows the +02:00 timezone — the same as its parent country Malawi. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Northern Region is the Malawian kwacha (MWK), represented by the symbol MK — the official currency of Malawi. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.
