Current Time in Windhoek
About Windhoek
Windhoek is located in Namibia, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 386,219. It runs on Africa/Windhoek time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Windhoek does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryNamibia
- Population386,219
- Latitude-22.5594°
- Longitude17.0832°
- Time zoneAfrica/Windhoek
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Windhoek Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Windhoek's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Windhoek
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Daylight Saving Time
Windhoek does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+2:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Windhoek
What time zone is Windhoek in?
Windhoek, Namibia uses the Africa/Windhoek time zone. It is currently on CAT (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Windhoek observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Windhoek does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+2:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Windhoek today?
The sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 6:54 PM in Windhoek today, giving 12h 31m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Windhoek right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Windhoek?
Windhoek is currently UTC+2:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.