Huambo keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Huambo and your time
Huambo at a glance
| Country | Angola |
|---|---|
| Region | Huambo |
| Time zone | Africa/Luanda |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.78° S, 15.74° E |
Time zone in Huambo
Huambo follows the Africa/Luanda time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Huambo is on the same time as the rest of Angola, including the capital, Luanda.
Clock changes in Huambo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Huambo for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Huambo is
A 9:00 AM start in Huambo 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 |
Huambo never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Huambo
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Being in the tropics, Huambo sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 53 minutes) is only 1 hour 31 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 22 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:20 AM and 6:20 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Huambo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:18 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:29 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 53 min |
When the sun is highest in Huambo
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Huambo: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Huambo
Every city below shares Huambo’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caála | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cachiungo | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Balombo | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cuito | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bocoio | 177 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lobito | 243 km (151 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Benguela | 254 km (158 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gabela | 260 km (162 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Huambo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Huambo in?
Huambo uses the Africa/Luanda time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Huambo use daylight saving time?
No. Huambo stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Huambo and New York?
Huambo 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 Huambo does not.
Is Huambo on the same time as Luanda?
Yes. Huambo and Luanda both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Huambo?
About 12 hours 53 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 22 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.