Time Now in Luena, Angola 🇦🇴
Lat/Long: 11.78° S, 19.92° E
Elevation: 1,337 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 128 cities in Angola by population
Province: Moxico
IANA Timezone: Africa/Luanda
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Angola: WAT
Luena keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Africa/Luanda time zone. Luena does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. In the tropics, Luena has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. At roughly 1337 m, Luena is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 5620 km away. A major centre in Angola, Luena keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Luena
Daylight Hours in Luena
Luena gets 12h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Luena is at 05:22 and sunset in Luena is at 17:36.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 26m near the June solstice to 12h 49m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Luena and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Luena right now.
Other Cities in Angola with Local Time
Cities Sharing Luena's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Luena.
Weather in Luena
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Prayer Times in Luena
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4 Oct ● | 04:09 | 05:22 | 11:29 | 14:43 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Mon, 5 Oct | 04:08 | 05:21 | 11:28 | 14:42 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 04:08 | 05:20 | 11:28 | 14:41 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 04:07 | 05:20 | 11:28 | 14:41 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 04:06 | 05:19 | 11:28 | 14:40 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 04:06 | 05:19 | 11:27 | 14:39 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 04:05 | 05:18 | 11:27 | 14:38 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
14-day Forecast for Luena
Moon Phases & Times for Luena
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
34.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:21
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 13:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Luena
How Far Is Luena From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,620 km | NE (43deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,741 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Paris | 6,960 km | NNW (347deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,115 km | WSW (249deg) |
| London | 7,298 km | NNW (346deg) |
| Moscow | 7,688 km | N (11deg) |
| Singapore | 9,375 km | E (87deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,932 km | ENE (69deg) |
Luena's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Luena and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.8deg N, 160.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luena
What time is it in Luena right now?
The current local time in Luena is 23:51 on Sunday, October 04, 2026. Luena follows the Africa/Luanda time zone.
What time zone is Luena in?
Luena uses the Africa/Luanda IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Luena?
Is Luena on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 04, 2026, Luena is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Luena tonight?
The moon phase over Luena tonight is Waning Crescent with 34.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Luena?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Luena, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.