Africa · Namibia
Current time in Windhoek
Central Africa Time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Windhoek time
Windhoek keeps one clock.
In Windhoek, Namibia, the workday steady hums under wide-open African skies, where the city keeps a reliable two hours ahead of UTC all year long, so coordinating with teammates in Europe feels seamless thanks to generous overlap with their afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Windhoek's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What does Namibia use for its standard time?
- Namibia uses Central Africa Time, which is UTC+2.
- Does Namibia observe daylight saving time?
- No, daylight saving time is not observed in Namibia.
- What is the average temperature in Windhoek, Namibia?
- Windhoek's high altitude keeps it mild, but nights can dip to around 15–20°C even in summer.
- When does the sun rise and set in Windhoek?
- In Windhoek, the sun rises around 6:30 AM and sets around 6:00 PM in summer.
- What are typical greetings in Namibia?
- In Namibia, a common greeting is a firm handshake with a smile.
- How does Namibia compare to South African time?
- South Africa uses the same time zone; there’s no difference.
- How busy is Windhoek, Namibia?
- Windhoek is a compact, relatively quiet capital city in Namibia.
- How does daylight affect remote work?
- Thanks to consistent CAT, there’s no clock-shifting surprises, making it easy to sync with European teams.
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