Time Now in Benguela, Angola 🇦🇴
Lat/Long: 12.58° S, 13.41° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 128 cities in Angola by population
Province: Benguela
IANA Timezone: Africa/Luanda
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Angola: WAT
Local time in Benguela runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Africa/Luanda). Benguela does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. In the tropics, Benguela has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Benguela lies barely above sea level, at roughly 11 m. Benguela is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6183 km off. As one of Angola's largest cities, Benguela is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Benguela
Daylight Hours in Benguela
Benguela gets 11h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Benguela is at 06:23 and sunset in Benguela is at 18:00.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 23m near the June solstice to 12h 52m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Benguela and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Benguela right now.
Other Cities in Angola with Local Time
Cities Sharing Benguela's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Benguela.
Weather in Benguela
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Benguela
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 7 Aug ● | 05:08 | 06:23 | 12:12 | 15:31 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 05:08 | 06:23 | 12:12 | 15:31 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 05:08 | 06:22 | 12:11 | 15:31 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Mon, 10 Aug | 05:07 | 06:22 | 12:11 | 15:31 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Tue, 11 Aug | 05:07 | 06:22 | 12:11 | 15:31 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Wed, 12 Aug | 05:07 | 06:21 | 12:11 | 15:31 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Thu, 13 Aug | 05:06 | 06:21 | 12:11 | 15:31 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
14-day Forecast for Benguela
Moon Phases & Times for Benguela
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
38.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:04
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:35
View the detailed moon calendar for Benguela with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Benguela
How Far Is Benguela From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,183 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,420 km | WSW (250deg) |
| Paris | 6,918 km | N (352deg) |
| London | 7,245 km | N (351deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,404 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 7,926 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Singapore | 10,085 km | E (89deg) |
| New York | 10,702 km | NW (310deg) |
Benguela's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Benguela and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.6deg N, 166.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benguela
What time is it in Benguela right now?
The current local time in Benguela is 03:32 on Friday, August 07, 2026. Benguela follows the Africa/Luanda time zone.
What time zone is Benguela in?
Benguela runs on the Africa/Luanda IANA time zone (UTC+01:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Benguela?
Is Benguela on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 07, 2026, Benguela is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Benguela tonight?
Over Benguela tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 38.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Benguela?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Benguela, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.