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. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. 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.
Benguela gets 12h 05m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:56 and sunset at 18:02.
Time & Daylight in Benguela
Daylight Hours in Benguela
Benguela gets 12h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Benguela is at 05:56 and sunset in Benguela is at 18:02.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 21 Sep ● | 04:44 | 05:56 | 11:59 | 15:18 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:43 | 05:56 | 11:59 | 15:17 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:43 | 05:55 | 11:58 | 15:17 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:58 | 15:16 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Fri, 25 Sep | 04:41 | 05:54 | 11:58 | 15:16 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 04:40 | 05:53 | 11:57 | 15:15 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Sun, 27 Sep | 04:40 | 05:52 | 11:57 | 15:14 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
14-day Forecast for Benguela
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Benguela
Sunrise
in Benguela
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Benguela
↓
6:02 PM
Day Length
12h 05m
Dawn
in Benguela
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Benguela
6:23 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Benguela
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
75.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:37
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:49
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 16:15 on Monday, September 21, 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 September 21, 2026, Benguela is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Benguela today?
In Benguela today the sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 18:02, giving 12h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Benguela tonight?
Over Benguela tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 75.3% 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.