UTC +02:00
CAT - Currently observed in Namibia
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The IANA time zone identifier for Namibia is
Africa/Windhoek
Time difference from Namibia
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Namibia (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Southern Africa |
| ISO Code | NA / NAM |
| IANA Zone | Africa/Windhoek |
| UTC Offset | +02:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | NAD - Namibian Dollar |
| Population | 2,540,000 |
| Area | 824,292 km² |
| Calling Code | ++264 |
| Languages | English |
| Cities | 3 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walvis Bay | 01:00 | Africa/Windhoek | - |
| Swakopmund | 01:00 | Africa/Windhoek | - |
| Windhoek | 01:00 | Africa/Windhoek | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Namibia? + −
The current local time in Namibia is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Africa/Windhoek,
currently at UTC+02:00 (CAT).
The exact time right now is
01:00:18
on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Does Namibia observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Namibia is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+02:00 (CAT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Africa/Windhoek zone entry.
What UTC offset is Namibia? + −
Namibia is currently at UTC+02:00,
using the abbreviation CAT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Africa/Windhoek.
To convert a time to or from Namibia, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Namibia? + −
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
It uses the
Africa/Windhoek IANA time zone.
See the Windhoek time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Namibia use? + −
Namibia uses the Namibian Dollar
(
NAD) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++264.