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Makata, Southern Region, Malawi – Malawi Flag

Current Date And Time In Makata, Malawi

Thursday, 13 August 2026
03:33:01 CAT
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
District: Blantyre District

🌎 Makata, Southern Region, Malawi – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Makata, a city in Southern Region, Malawi in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Makata — 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

Makata, Southern Region Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMakata
District / CountyBlantyre District
StateSouthern Region
CountryMalawi
ContinentAfrica
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Currency
NameMalawian Kwacha
Code ISO-4217MWK
SymbolMK
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+265
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.mw
Elevation
In Meter1,085
In Feet3,560
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-15.79
Longitude35.03
Decimal Degrees (DD)15.787° S 35.03° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)15° 47' 14" S 35° 1' 50" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)15° 47.23' S 35° 1.83' E
Location Context
Distance to Southern Region Capital2 km West of Blantyre
Nearest City in Another CountryMilange, Mozambique (86 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🌅 05:32 PM
Day Length11h 35m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Blantyre

Makata – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Makata, Southern Region

Makata is a city situated in Southern Region, Malawi, within Africa. It falls under Blantyre District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Makata as a Sub-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 Southern Region

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Makata

The latitude and longitude of Makata pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,085 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Makata on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Makata

Makata 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

💰 Currency Used in Makata

Payments and pricing in Makata 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. › Makata exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Makata

To ring a number in Makata 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 Makata and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Makata's Standing Within Southern Region

It lies about 2 km West of Blantyre, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Southern Region market. › Cities near Makata

📊 How This Makata Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Makata into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Makata to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Southern Region market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Makata. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Makata

🏛 Which state and district is Makata in?

Makata sits within Blantyre District, is part of Southern Region in Malawi. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Makata in?

Makata keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 05:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Makata?

Businesses and shops in Makata price in Malawian kwacha (MWK), written with the symbol MK. Check live rates on our Makata currency page.

📍 How far is Makata from the state capital?

Makata is about 2 km West of Blantyre, the capital of Southern Region. See cities near Makata for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Makata lands you closest to Milange, Mozambique, about 86 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Makata sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.