Current Time in Windhoek, Namibia 🇳🇦
The current local time in Windhoek, Namibia is 19:42:05 (CAT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Windhoek is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 430,000. The sun rises at about 07:32 and sets at 18:18 today (10h 46m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 18:18
- 10h 46m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Windhoek
Windhoek, Namibia keeps CAT (UTC+02:00). Windhoek does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 07:32 and sets at about 18:18 local time, giving Windhoek 10h 46m of daylight.
Right now it is 19:42 on Tuesday in Windhoek (UTC+02:00). When it is 19:42 here, it is 13:42 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 Windhoek
- 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 Windhoek to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:42 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 10:42 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 18:42 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 19:42 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 21:42 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 23:12 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 01:42 Wed | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 02:42 Wed | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 03:42 Wed | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Windhoek
Compare Windhoek 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 Windhoek
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Windhoek overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Windhoek 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.
Windhoek time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Windhoek in?
Windhoek uses CAT (UTC+02:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Windhoek observe daylight saving time?
No - Windhoek keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Windhoek today?
Today the sun rises around 07:32 and sets around 18:18 in Windhoek, about 10h 46m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and other cities?
When it is 19:42 in Windhoek, it is 13:42 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Windhoek's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Windhoek
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.
Local entity signals for Windhoek
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Windhoek.
| Country | Namibia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Windhoek (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | -22.56, 17.08 |
| Population signal | About 430,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:32, sunset 18:18, 10h 46m 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: 22.56° S, 17.08° E
Population: 430,000
Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Namibia: CAT