Current Time in Benguela, Angola

12:12:16 AM

00:12:16

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

Sunrise6:03 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset6:02 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

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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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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 59 min40 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination2%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 59 min40 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(73.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 59 min40 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 00 min41 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 01 min41 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 01 min41 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 02 min42 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 03 min41 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 03 min41 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Benguela

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Time context

Benguela follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Luanda

Current time offsetUTC+01:00 (WAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Angola

  1. National Hero Day
  2. All Souls' Day
  3. Independence 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

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Nearby places

CatumbelaBenguelaAngola22 kmNELobitoBenguelaAngola27 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Benguela in?
Benguela currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). 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?
Benguela does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Benguela right now?
Benguela is currently UTC+01:00