Current Time 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
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Cities Sharing Benguela's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Benguela.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 6 Nov ● | 04:15 | 05:31 | 11:49 | 15:02 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 04:14 | 05:31 | 11:50 | 15:02 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 04:14 | 05:31 | 11:50 | 15:03 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 04:14 | 05:31 | 11:50 | 15:04 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Tue, 10 Nov | 04:13 | 05:30 | 11:50 | 15:04 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 04:13 | 05:30 | 11:50 | 15:05 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 04:13 | 05:30 | 11:50 | 15:06 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
14-day Forecast for Benguela
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Benguela
Moon Phases & Times for Benguela
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 20:48 on Friday, November 06, 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 November 06, 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 05:31 and sets at 18:08, giving 12h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Benguela tonight?
Over Benguela tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 6.3% 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.