Current Time in Benguela, Angola

6:30:28 AM

06:30:28

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Luanda

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Time zone details

Benguela does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Benguela

Sunrise5:35 AMSolar noon11:50 AMSunset6:05 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Benguela in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Angola
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Angolan Kwanza (AOA)

Practical

Country languages
Portuguese
Dialing code
+244
Population
555,124
Elevation
Approximately 30 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
12° 34' S / 13° 24' E
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Benguela follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Luanda

Popular conversions (current offsets)

Benguela to CETTarget time Same timeBenguela to SASTTarget time 1 hour aheadBenguela to WTTarget time 1 hour behindBenguela to GMTTarget time 1 hour behindBenguela to CATTarget time 1 hour aheadBenguela to EETTarget time 1 hour ahead

All times shown relative to Benguela local time

Clock changes in Benguela

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
Clock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 30 min39 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination98%
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 30 min39 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(89.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 30 min39 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 31 min39 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 32 min39 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 32 min38 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 33 min39 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 34 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 34 min38 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Benguela

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Plan around Benguela

Upcoming national public holidays in Angola

  1. All Souls' Day
  2. Independence Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Benguela, Angola

Catumbela AirportCBTMedium airport · Serves Catumbela14.0 km northeast

Source: OurAirports record · CBT / FNCT

About 14.0 km (8.7 mi) northeast of Benguela

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Nearby places

CatumbelaBenguela22 kmNELobitoBenguela27 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Benguela in?
Benguela uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Luanda.
When is the next clock change in Benguela?
No clock changes are scheduled for Benguela in the next 12 months
Does Benguela observe daylight saving time?
No. Benguela uses WAT (UTC+1) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Benguela?
Benguela is UTC+1 all year