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Zambezia Province, Mozambique

Zambezia Province observes Central Africa Time, two hours ahead of UTC. Quelimane, Mocuba, Gurúè, Milange, and other places share the same clock without seasonal daylight saving changes.

Quelimane, Mozambique

Thursday, 29 October 2026

UTC+2 · Africa/Maputo

Time and sun data for Quelimane — the largest city of Zambezia Province

The sun in Quelimane

Sunrise 4:56 AM Solar noon 11:17 AM Sunset 5:38 PM Daylight 12 h 42 min Night 11 h 18 min Civil twilight 4:34 AM – 6:01 PM

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Current time in Zambezia Province, Mozambique

The current time anywhere in Zambezia is calculated as UTC+2. Mozambique uses a uniform national time, so the provincial boundary does not introduce a new offset for domestic travellers. International scheduling still deserves a live comparison. Zambezia’s clock remains stable, while a person elsewhere may switch between standard and daylight saving time during the year. Zambezia’s sunrise keeps changing its appointment; the time zone never does.

Quelimane and other provincial centres

Quelimane is the provincial capital and a coastal city connected with the region’s waterways and access to the Indian Ocean. Mocuba is a significant inland centre. Gurúè lies in the province’s higher northern area, while Milange is near the Malawi border.

These settlements have different landscapes and local conditions, but their official time is identical. There is no need to reset a clock when travelling from Quelimane to Mocuba, Gurúè, Milange, or another district within Zambezia.

Standard zone: Central Africa Time. UTC offset: plus two hours. Daylight saving time: not observed. Provincial capital: Quelimane. Other important centres include Mocuba, Gurúè, and Milange.

Sunrise from Quelimane to the interior

Zambezia spans coastal, riverine, inland, and higher terrain. Consequently, one province-wide sunrise figure is only a broad reference. Exact solar timing should use coordinates for the relevant town and the actual date.

Quelimane and Gurúè, for example, share CAT but not the same position or horizon. Seasonal movement changes when sunrise and sunset appear on their clocks, while variations in elevation and terrain influence when direct sunlight becomes visible locally.

Civil dawn begins before sunrise and may be the more practical value for walking, driving, or outdoor work. Cloud, rain, mist, vegetation, and buildings can reduce useful light or conceal the horizon, so astronomical data should be paired with current local conditions.

Select the nearest named place rather than using the province alone. Set the precise calendar date. Check dawn, sunrise, sunset, or twilight according to the activity. Account for terrain and weather when visibility is important.

Questions and answers

Is Zambezia Province always on UTC+2?
Yes. It remains on Central Africa Time throughout the year.
Does Gurúè use a different time because of its terrain?
No. Terrain affects the visible sunrise, not the official clock.
Can Quelimane’s sunrise time be used for Milange?
It may offer only a rough reference. For accurate planning, use Milange’s location and the required date.
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