Current local time in Benguela, Angola
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Benguela
Benguela, Angola uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Luanda), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 151,226.
| Country: | Angola |
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| Coordinates: | 12°35′S / 13°24′E |
| Population: | 151,226 |
| Currency: | Angolan kwanza (AOA) |
| Languages: | Portuguese |
| Country calling code: | +244 |
Time zone in Benguela
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Luanda |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Benguela does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Benguela today
| Sunrise: | 05:37 |
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| Sunset: | 18:04 |
| Solar noon: | 11:51 |
| Day length: | 12h 26m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:16 – 18:25 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Benguela
- LondonSame timeBenguela is on the same time
- New York+5 hBenguela is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBenguela is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Benguela time
What time zone is Benguela in?
Benguela uses the IANA time zone Africa/Luanda (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Benguela observe daylight saving time?
Benguela does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Benguela and London?
Right now Benguela and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Benguela and New York?
Right now Benguela is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.