Current local time in Benguela, Angola
The live clock above shows the time in Benguela. Benguela is in the Africa/Luanda time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Angola |
|---|---|
| Region | Benguela |
| Population | about 142,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.58° S, 13.41° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Luanda |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Benguela doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:26 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| September equinox | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 51 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Benguela at about 12:15 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Benguela sits at 13.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Benguela time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Benguela |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Benguela |
|---|---|---|
| Lobito | 27 km (17 mi) | same time |
| Huambo | 256 km (159 mi) | same time |
| Lubango | 259 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Namibe | 320 km (199 mi) | same time |
| Kuito | 384 km (239 mi) | same time |
| Luanda | 416 km (259 mi) | same time |
| Malanje | 465 km (289 mi) | same time |
| Moanda, DR Congo | 749 km (465 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Angola
Questions people ask
What time zone is Benguela in?
Benguela is in the Africa/Luanda time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Benguela have daylight saving time?
Benguela doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Benguela when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Benguela's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).