When planning a call between Lilongwe and New York, it's crucial to consider the time zone differences to find the most convenient time for all participants. Let's explore the details of time zones and daylight saving time in both locations.
Current Time in Lilongwe and New York
In Lilongwe, Malawi, the time is 8:30 pm (20:30) CAT (Central Africa Time). CAT operates at UTC +2:00 hours.
In contrast, 8:30 pm (20:30) CAT in Lilongwe, Malawi corresponds to 1:30 pm (13:30) Eastern Standard Time (EST) in New York.
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
EST is 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and is used in North America.
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Countries using EST:
- Bahamas
- Canada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Cayman Islands
- Mexico
- Panama
- Turks & Caicos Islands
- United States
The largest city in the EST timezone is New York City in the USA, with a population of approximately 8.175 million people.
This is a standard timezone, however during summer some places switch clocks for one hour forward when daylight saving comes into effect and observe Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
EST Schedule
- Start: Eastern Standard Time (EST) started on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00 am local time, and clocks were set one hour back to Sunday, November 2, 2025, 1:00 am. Standard time starts annually on the first Sunday of November.
- End: Eastern Standard Time (EST) ends on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 am local time, and clocks are set one hour forward to Sunday, March 8, 2026, 3:00 am local daylight time instead.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
EDT is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and is used in North America.
Countries using EDT:
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- Bahamas
- Canada
- Haiti
- Turks & Caicos Islands
- United States
The largest city in the EDT timezone is New York City from USA with population about 8.175 million people.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is a daylight saving/summer time zone, however during winter some places adjust time for one hour back and observe Eastern Standard Time (EST).
EDT Schedule
- End: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) ended on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00 am local time, and clocks were set one hour back to Sunday, November 2, 2025, 1:00 am local standard time instead. Daylight saving ends annually on the first Sunday of November.
- Start: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 am local time, and clocks are set one hour forward to Sunday, March 8, 2026, 3:00 am.
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Best Time to Call
Here are some suggestions for coordinating calls between Lilongwe and New York:
- If you are in Lilongwe: The most convenient time to accommodate all parties is between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm for a conference call or meeting.
- If you are available anytime and want to reach someone in New York: You can schedule a call between 2:00 pm and 6:00 am your time.
You can quickly and easily compare or convert Lilongwe time to New York time, or the other way around, with the help of a time converter.
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Time Zone Table
| City | Time Zone | Offset to UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | CAT (Central Africa Time) | UTC +2:00 |
| New York (Standard Time) | EST (Eastern Standard Time) | UTC -5:00 |
| New York (Daylight Saving Time) | EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) | UTC -4:00 |
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