Current local time in Luanda, Angola
The live clock above shows the time in Luanda. Luanda is in the Africa/Luanda time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Angola |
|---|---|
| Region | Luanda |
| Population | about 3.6 million |
| Coordinates | 8.84° S, 13.23° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Luanda |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Luanda 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 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:20 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 36 min |
| September equinox | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:45 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 38 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Luanda at about 12:16 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes ahead of the sun, because Luanda sits at 13.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Luanda time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Luanda |
|---|---|---|
| Boma, DR Congo | 335 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Matadi, DR Congo | 337 km (209 mi) | same time |
| Moanda, DR Congo | 338 km (210 mi) | same time |
| Malanje | 350 km (217 mi) | same time |
| Lobito | 394 km (245 mi) | same time |
| Benguela | 416 km (259 mi) | same time |
| Mbanza-Ngungu, DR Congo | 438 km (272 mi) | same time |
| Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo | 476 km (296 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Angola
Questions people ask
What time zone is Luanda in?
Luanda is in the Africa/Luanda time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Luanda have daylight saving time?
Luanda doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Luanda when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Luanda's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 7 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).