Does Windhoek observe daylight saving time?

No. Windhoek stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Windhoek and London?

London is 2 hours behind Windhoek right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Windhoek?

Human Rights Day, on Thursday 10 December 2026.

When do working hours in Windhoek overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Windhoek's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Windhoek time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Windhoek's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Windhoek time).

Current Time in Windhoek, Namibia — CAT

UTC+02:00No clock changesAfrica/Windhoek

Windhoek, Namibia

08:05:54 AM

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Windhoek, Namibia is 8:05 AM on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Windhoek is on CAT (UTC+02:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Windhoek

Time zone and daylight saving time in Windhoek

Time zone (IANA): Africa/Windhoek
Current offset: CAT (UTC+02:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Windhoek does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+02:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:00 AM

Sunset

07:12 PM

Day length

13h 12m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:36 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 13h 31m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 10h 45m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Windhoek	Overlap with Windhoek
New York	01:05	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
São Paulo	03:05	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
London	06:05	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Lagos	07:05	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Johannesburg	08:05	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Dubai	10:05	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Windhoek

In 25 days
Human Rights Day
Thu, Dec 10, 2026
Public
In 40 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 41 days
St. Stephen's Day (Day of Goodwill)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Windhoek observe daylight saving time?: No. Windhoek stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and London?: London is 2 hours behind Windhoek right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Windhoek?: Human Rights Day, on Thursday 10 December 2026.
When do working hours in Windhoek overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Windhoek's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Windhoek time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Windhoek's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Windhoek time).

Time in other cities, compared with Windhoek

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