Current Date And Time In Lichinga, Mozambique
Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:20:41 CAT
State: Niassa Province
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 281,341
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lichinga, a city in Niassa Province, Mozambique in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Lichinga — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lichinga | |
| State | Niassa Province | |
| Country | Mozambique | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 281,341 | |
| Area | 280.00 km² (108.11 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Niassa Province | #1 of 7 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Mozambican Metical | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MZN | |
| Symbol | MT | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +258 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mz | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,349 | |
| In Feet | 4,426 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -13.31 | |
| Longitude | 35.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.313° S 35.241° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 18' 46" S 35° 14' 26" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 18.77' S 35° 14.43' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Monkey Bay, Malawi (92 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 | 🔥 05:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:34 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Maputo |
Lichinga is a city situated in Niassa Province, Mozambique, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Lichinga as a State / Province Capital. 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 Niassa Province
The latitude and longitude of Lichinga pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,349 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lichinga on the map
Lichinga 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 Lichinga run on Mozambican Metical (MZN), shown with the symbol MT. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Lichinga exchange rates
To ring a number in Lichinga from outside Mozambique, dial +258 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Lichinga and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lichinga ranks #1 of 7 cities in Niassa Province. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Niassa Province market. › Cities near Lichinga
Lichinga has a recorded population of approximately 281,341 people. That places it #1 of 7 cities with population data in Niassa Province. Browse more cities in Niassa Province for comparison.
Lichinga spans approximately 280.00 square kilometers (108.11 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lichinga is part of Niassa Province in Mozambique. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Lichinga keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:53 AM and sets around 05:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lichinga price in Mozambican metical (MZN), written with the symbol MT. Check live rates on our Lichinga currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lichinga lands you closest to Monkey Bay, Malawi, about 92 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lichinga sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
