What time is it in Windhoek?

Windhoek, Namibia

It is now 17:24 in Windhoek. Windhoek is currently 1 hours ahead of time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).

It is currently afternoon in Windhoek.

Time difference

1 hours later

The clock runs ahead of time in the Netherlands

Weather now

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Distance

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Time zone

Africa/Windhoek

UTC+2

What time does the sun rise in Windhoek?

06:04

What time does the sun set in Windhoek?

19:06

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The other side of the world

The point directly opposite Windhoek on Earth is in the northern Pacific Ocean. Based on its longitude, the local solar time there is now . At that point it is currently night. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 22.6° N, 162.9° W.

On the open sea there is not always an official local time zone. We therefore use local solar time based on longitude.

Seasons

Windhoek is in the Southern Hemisphere. That means the seasons are reversed: around December, the days there are the longest.

The sun today

Today the sun reaches its highest point in Windhoek around 12:35. That is about 35 minutes after 12:00.

Local time and time zone — key facts

Windhoek uses the IANA time zone Africa/Windhoek (UTC+2).

This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.

Today the sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 19:06. Day length is 13 hours and 2 minutes.

Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 1 hours later.

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Frequently asked questions about Windhoek

What time is it now in Windhoek?
It is currently 17:24 in Windhoek. It is afternoon there now.
What is the time difference with Windhoek?
Windhoek is currently 1 hours later relative to your local time. The clock runs ahead of time in the Netherlands
What time zone is Windhoek in?
Windhoek uses the time zone Africa/Windhoek (UTC+2).
What time does the sun rise in Windhoek?
Today the sun rises in Windhoek at 06:04.
What time does the sun set in Windhoek?
Today the sun sets in Windhoek at 19:06.
What is the best time to call Windhoek?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in Windhoek. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
Where can I learn more about time zones and daylight saving?

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