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Current local time in Windhoek, Namibia

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CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time

About Windhoek

Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Windhoek), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Namibia. Population: about 268,132.

Country:Namibia
State / region:Khomas
Coordinates:22°34′S / 17°05′E
Population:268,132
Currency:Namibian dollar (NAD)
Languages:Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Country calling code:+264

Time zone in Windhoek

IANA time zone:Africa/Windhoek
Time zone name:Central Africa Time (CAT)
Current UTC offset:UTC+02:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Windhoek does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Windhoek today

Sunrise:06:14
Sunset:18:58
Solar noon:12:36
Day length:12h 43m
Civil twilight:05:51 – 19:21

Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Windhoek

  • London+1 hWindhoek is 1 hour ahead of London
  • New York+6 hWindhoek is 6 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+1 hWindhoek is 1 hour ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Windhoek time

What time zone is Windhoek in?
Windhoek uses the IANA time zone Africa/Windhoek (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Windhoek observe daylight saving time?
Windhoek does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and London?
Right now Windhoek is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and New York?
Right now Windhoek is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.