Current Time in Malawi

Daily schedule of a person living in Malawi

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Wake up and get ready. Sometimes fetch water and do light housework.
6:30-8:00	Go to work by foot or minibus. There is little traffic congestion, but delays can occur due to road conditions.
8:00-12:00	Morning work hours. Mostly clerical work in the office and dealing with customers.
12:00-13:00	Lunch break. Eat a packed lunch brought from home or at a nearby snack shop.
13:00-16:30	Afternoon work. Time for meetings, going out, and handling remaining tasks.
16:30-18:00	Finish work and go home. Travel by foot or bus. Many people arrive home while it is still light.
18:00-19:30	Dinner time. In areas with unreliable electricity, people often finish eating before sunset.
19:30-21:00	Time to spend with family. Sometimes listen to the radio or watch TV.
21:00-22:30	Getting ready for bed. Many families go to bed early due to electricity issues.

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Wake up, have breakfast, and change into uniform. Often help with fetching water and housework.
6:30-7:30	Students commute to school by walking or cycling. Students who commute from far away leave early in the morning.
7:30-12:00	Class hours. Students focus on core subjects such as math and English.
12:00-13:00	Lunch break. Students eat their lunch and relax with friends in the schoolyard.
13:00-15:30	Afternoon classes. Students often study science, art, or ethics.
15:30-17:00	Go home or attend supplementary classes or club activities. Many students help with housework after returning home.
17:00-18:30	Free time after returning home. Watch TV, talk with family, do light study, etc.
18:30-20:00	Dinner and social gatherings. After dinner, children listen to the radio and do their homework.
20:00-21:30	Getting ready for bed. Some homes don't have electricity, so children often go to bed early.
21:30-22:30	Bedtime. Children spend the time quietly preparing for school the next day.