Current Time in Walvis Bay, Namibia 🇳🇦
The current local time in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 11:27:32 (CAT) on Sunday, 20 September 2026. Walvis Bay is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 73,598. The sun rises at about 06:54 and sets at 18:57 today (12h 03m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 18:57
- 12h 03m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay, Namibia keeps CAT (UTC+02:00). Walvis Bay does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:54 and sets at about 18:57 local time, giving Walvis Bay 12h 03m of daylight.
Right now it is 11:27 on Sunday in Walvis Bay (UTC+02:00). When it is 11:27 here, it is 05:27 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Walvis Bay
- Use the Africa/Windhoek IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Walvis Bay to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 05:27 Sun | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 02:27 Sun | 9h behind |
| London | 10:27 Sun | 1h behind |
| Paris | 11:27 Sun | same time |
| Dubai | 13:27 Sun | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 14:57 Sun | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 17:27 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 18:27 Sun | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 19:27 Sun | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Walvis Bay
Compare Walvis Bay with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Namibia.
Business-hours overlap from Walvis Bay
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Walvis Bay overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Walvis Bay time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Walvis Bay time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Walvis Bay in?
Walvis Bay uses CAT (UTC+02:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Walvis Bay observe daylight saving time?
No - Walvis Bay keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Walvis Bay today?
Today the sun rises around 06:54 and sets around 18:57 in Walvis Bay, about 12h 03m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Walvis Bay and other cities?
When it is 11:27 in Walvis Bay, it is 05:27 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Walvis Bay's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Walvis Bay
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Windhoek IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Namibia time page.
Location and time-zone details for Walvis Bay
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Namibia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | -22.96, 14.51 |
| Population signal | About 73,598 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:54, sunset 18:57, 12h 03m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Windhoek time-zone page for rules, the Namibia country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 22.96° S, 14.51° E
Population: 73,598
Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Namibia: CAT