Current local time in Huambo, Angola
The live clock above shows the time in Huambo. Huambo is in the Africa/Luanda time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Angola |
|---|---|
| Region | Huambo |
| Population | about 986,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.75° S, 15.76° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Luanda |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Huambo 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 | 6:00 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:17 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 5:46 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Huambo at about 12:05 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes behind the sun, because Huambo sits at 15.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Huambo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Huambo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Huambo |
|---|---|---|
| Kuito | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Lobito | 244 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Benguela | 256 km (159 mi) | same time |
| Lubango | 343 km (213 mi) | same time |
| Malanje | 362 km (225 mi) | same time |
| Namibe | 474 km (294 mi) | same time |
| Luanda | 515 km (320 mi) | same time |
| Matadi, DR Congo | 812 km (504 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Angola
Questions people ask
What time zone is Huambo in?
Huambo is in the Africa/Luanda time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Huambo have daylight saving time?
Huambo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Huambo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Huambo's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 3 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).