Benguela keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Benguela and your time
Benguela at a glance
| Country | Angola |
|---|---|
| Region | Benguela |
| Time zone | Africa/Luanda |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.58° S, 13.40° E |
Which time zone Benguela uses
Benguela follows the Africa/Luanda time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Benguela is on the same time as the rest of Angola, including the capital, Luanda.
Clock changes in Benguela, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Benguela for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Benguela is
A 9:00 AM start in Benguela is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
Because Benguela keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Benguela
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Benguela last between 11 hours 23 minutes and 12 hours 52 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Benguela
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:27 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:38 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 52 min |
When the sun is highest in Benguela
Benguela lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Benguela
Every city below shares Benguela’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baía Farta | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lobito | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bocoio | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Balombo | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sumbe | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gabela | 219 km (136 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Caála | 236 km (147 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huambo | 254 km (158 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Benguela today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Angola
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Plan around the time in Benguela
- Convert a time to or from Benguela: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Benguela to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Benguela and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Benguela in?
Benguela uses the Africa/Luanda time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Benguela use daylight saving time?
No. Benguela stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Benguela and New York?
Benguela is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Benguela does not.
Is Benguela on the same time as Luanda?
Yes. Benguela and Luanda both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Benguela?
About 12 hours 52 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.