Current Date And Time In Caia, Mozambique
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:58:21 CAT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Caia, a city in Sofala, Mozambique in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Caia — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Caia | |
| State | Sofala | |
| Country | Mozambique | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 21,179 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Sofala | #6 of 8 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 | 35 | |
| In Feet | 115 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -17.82 | |
| Longitude | 35.34 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.82° S 35.344° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 49' 13" S 35° 20' 39" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 49.22' S 35° 20.65' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sofala Capital | 231 km South-Southwest of Beira | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Nsanje, Malawi (100 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 | 🔥 05:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Maputo |
Caia is a city situated in Sofala, Mozambique, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Caia as a Populated Place. 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 Sofala
The latitude and longitude of Caia pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 35 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Caia on the map
Caia 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 Caia 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. › Caia exchange rates
To ring a number in Caia 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 Caia and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Caia ranks #6 of 8 cities in Sofala. It lies about 231 km South-Southwest of Beira, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sofala market. › Cities near Caia
Caia has a recorded population of approximately 21,179 people. That places it #6 of 8 cities with population data in Sofala. Browse more cities in Sofala for comparison.
Caia is part of Sofala in Mozambique. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Caia keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:58 AM and sets around 05:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Caia price in Mozambican metical (MZN), written with the symbol MT. Check live rates on our Caia currency page.
Caia is about 231 km South-Southwest of Beira, the capital of Sofala. See cities near Caia for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Caia lands you closest to Nsanje, Malawi, about 100 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Caia sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
