Current Date And Time In Nkhata Bay, Malawi
Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:20:45 CAT
State: Northern Region
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 16,099
District: Nkhata Bay District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Nkhata Bay, a city in Northern Region, Malawi in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Nkhata Bay — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Nkhata Bay | |
| District / County | Nkhata Bay District | |
| State | Northern Region | |
| Country | Malawi | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,099 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Northern Region | #6 of 9 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 | 547 | |
| In Feet | 1,795 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -11.61 | |
| Longitude | 34.29 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.607° S 34.291° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 36' 24" S 34° 17' 27" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 36.4' S 34° 17.44' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Northern Region Capital | 33 km West-Northwest of Mzuzu | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mbamba Bay, Tanzania (63 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 | 🔥 05:55 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 44m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Blantyre |
Nkhata Bay is a city situated in Northern Region, Malawi, within Africa. It falls under Nkhata Bay District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Nkhata Bay 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 Northern Region
The latitude and longitude of Nkhata Bay pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 547 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Nkhata Bay on the map
Nkhata Bay 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 Nkhata Bay 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. › Nkhata Bay exchange rates
To ring a number in Nkhata Bay 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 Nkhata Bay and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Nkhata Bay ranks #6 of 9 cities in Northern Region. It lies about 33 km West-Northwest of Mzuzu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Northern Region market. › Cities near Nkhata Bay
Nkhata Bay has a recorded population of approximately 16,099 people. That places it #6 of 9 cities with population data in Northern Region. Browse more cities in Northern Region for comparison.
Nkhata Bay sits within Nkhata Bay District, is part of Northern Region in Malawi. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Nkhata Bay keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:55 AM and sets around 05:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Nkhata Bay price in Malawian kwacha (MWK), written with the symbol MK. Check live rates on our Nkhata Bay currency page.
Nkhata Bay is about 33 km West-Northwest of Mzuzu, the capital of Northern Region. See cities near Nkhata Bay for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Nkhata Bay lands you closest to Mbamba Bay, Tanzania, about 63 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Nkhata Bay sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
