Current time in Windhoek
The current time in Windhoek, Namibia is shown live on this page. Windhoek is in the Africa/Windhoek timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Windhoek observes daylight saving time, switching between CAT (UTC+02:00) and WAT (UTC0:02) annually. Windhoek has a population of approximately 431,000 people. Windhoek uses NAD and the international calling code for Namibia is ++264.
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Windhoek, Namibia
Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Standard
CAT
DST
WAT
Local time guide
Time in Windhoek for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Windhoek for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour behind Windhoek. New York is currently 6 hours behind Windhoek.
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Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
UTC Offset
UTC+02:00
Abbreviation
GMT+2
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Namibia
State / Area
Khomas
Calling Code
+264
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Gaborone, approximately 929 km away. Gaborone uses the Africa/Gaborone timezone. When it is the current time in Windhoek, the time in Gaborone is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Windhoek
Windhoek is located in Khomas, Namibia, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is English. The city has a population of approximately 431,000, ranking it #362 in Namibia by size. For timezone purposes, Windhoek uses Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between CAT and WAT depending on the time of year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Windhoek does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Windhoek does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Windhoek
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Windhoek. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Windhoek
Based on Windhoek's latitude (-22.6°S), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 10.6 hours, with sunrise around 6:41 AM and sunset around 5:19 PM. Being near the equator, Windhoek experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Windhoek
For work calls, the standard business window in Windhoek is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+2. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Windhoek (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Windhoek time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Windhoek and London is 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Windhoek time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Windhoek switches between CAT and WAT each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: check the DST section above for exact dates.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Windhoek uses NAD and the calling code for Namibia is +264. Languages spoken here include English. The city has a population of around 431,000, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 929 km away at Gaborone (CAT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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