Current local time in Windhoek, Namibia
The live clock above shows the time in Windhoek. Windhoek is in the Africa/Windhoek time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Namibia |
|---|---|
| Region | Khomas |
| Population | about 265,000 |
| Coordinates | 22.57° S, 17.08° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Windhoek doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:30 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| September equinox | 6:41 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Windhoek at about 1:00 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 52 minutes ahead of the sun, because Windhoek sits at 17.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Windhoek time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Gaborone, Botswana | 928 km (577 mi) | same time |
| Lubango, Angola | 932 km (579 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Namibe, Angola | 970 km (603 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kimberley, South Africa | 1,032 km (641 mi) | same time |
| Livingstone, Zambia | 1,055 km (655 mi) | same time |
| Klerksdorp, South Africa | 1,075 km (668 mi) | same time |
| Rustenburg, South Africa | 1,086 km (675 mi) | same time |
| Huambo, Angola | 1,101 km (684 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Windhoek in?
Windhoek is in the Africa/Windhoek time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Windhoek have daylight saving time?
Windhoek doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Windhoek when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Windhoek's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 52 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).