What time zone is Windhoek in?

Windhoek uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Windhoek.

Does Windhoek observe daylight saving time?

No. Windhoek uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

7:27:39 AM

07:27:39

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Windhoek

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Time zone details

Windhoek does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Windhoek

Sunrise6:10 AMSolar noon12:35 PMSunset7:00 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Namibia
Administrative area: Khomas Region
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Afrikaans, German, Herero, Nama
Dialing code: +264
Population: 386,219
Elevation: 1,700 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 22° 33' S / 17° 04' E

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Clock changes in Windhoek

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Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Solar noon: 12:35 PM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 50 min1 min 13 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:47 AM – 7:24 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:19 AM – 7:51 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:51 AM – 8:19 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:10 AM (east, 104.2°)
Sunset: 7:00 PM (west, 255.6°)
Day length: 12 hr 50 min1 min 13 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:35 PM (80.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:47 AM – 7:24 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:19 AM – 7:51 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:51 AM – 8:19 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:41 PM (northeast, 63.6°)
Moonset: 6:44 AM (northwest, 293.9°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	6:10 AM	7:00 PM	12 hr 50 min	1 min 13 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:09 AM	7:01 PM	12 hr 51 min	1 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:09 AM	7:01 PM	12 hr 53 min	1 min 11 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:08 AM	7:02 PM	12 hr 54 min	1 min 11 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:07 AM	7:02 PM	12 hr 55 min	1 min 10 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:07 AM	7:03 PM	12 hr 56 min	1 min 10 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:06 AM	7:03 PM	12 hr 57 min	1 min 9 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Namibia

Thu, Dec 10, 2026Human Rights Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Family Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

Eros AirportERSMedium airport5.1 km south

Source: OurAirports record · ERS / FYWE

About 5.1 km (3.2 mi) south of Windhoek

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Hosea Kutako International AirportWDHLarge airport40.8 km east-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · WDH / FYWH

About 40.8 km (25.4 mi) east-northeast of Windhoek