Mozambique operates on Central Africa Time (CAT), which is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset remains constant throughout the year.
All of Mozambique follows the same timezone. Major cities including Maputo, Beira, Nampula, and Quelimane all observe CAT. Maputo, the capital and largest city, is located on the Indian Ocean coast in the southern part of the country.
Mozambique has over 2,500 kilometers of Indian Ocean coastline, making it a popular destination for beach tourism. The Bazaruto Archipelago is a protected marine national park known for its dugongs and pristine coral reefs. Portuguese is the official language, making Mozambique a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.