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Current time in Angola
The live time in Luanda and the rest of Angola, next to your own time and the exact difference. Angola runs on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year round.
Time in Angola now
Angola uses West Africa Time (UTC+1), all year round and with no daylight saving.
Angola stays on UTC+1 all year (no daylight saving). The UK matches Angola in summer and is 1 hour behind in winter; most of Western Europe matches Angola in winter and is 1 hour ahead in summer. More practical travel tips inour travel tips for Angola.
What time zone is Angola in?
Angola uses West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1. The whole country, from Cabinda in the north to Namibe in the south, is on the same time. The official time zone name is Africa/Luanda.
Angola does not use daylight saving time. The clock never changes, so the difference with Angola only shifts when your country changes its clocks.
Time difference between Angola and other countries
| Place | Winter (Nov to Mar) | Summer (Apr to Oct) |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom, Portugal | Angola 1 hour ahead | Same time |
| Belgium, Netherlands, France, Germany | Same time | Angola 1 hour behind |
| New York (US East Coast) | Angola 6 hours ahead | Angola 5 hours ahead |
| Brazil (Brasília) | Angola 4 hours ahead | Angola 4 hours ahead |
| Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville | Same time | Same time |
| South Africa, Namibia | Angola 1 hour behind | Angola 1 hour behind |
| Dubai (UAE) | Angola 3 hours behind | Angola 3 hours behind |
| India | Angola 4.5 hours behind | Angola 4.5 hours behind |
| China | Angola 7 hours behind | Angola 7 hours behind |
Summer and winter here refer to the clock changes in Europe and North America. The live clock above always shows the difference for your location right now.
Planning your trip around the time difference
From Europe there is little or no jet lag: at most one hour. From the US East Coast it is 5 to 6 hours, so plan a quiet first day. Use our flight time tool to see how long you are in the air, and read flights to Angola for routes and airlines.
For more practical facts before you go, see Angola facts, our Luanda guide and the best time to visit Angola.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Angola right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Luanda and the rest of Angola, to the second. Angola is on West Africa Time, UTC+1.
What time zone is Luanda in?
Luanda is on West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1. The whole of Angola uses this one time zone.
Does Angola have daylight saving time?
No. Angola stays on UTC+1 all year. The difference with Angola only changes when your own country switches between summer and winter time.
Is Angola the same time as the UK?
In summer, yes: both are on UTC+1. In winter the UK is on UTC+0, so Angola is 1 hour ahead of London.
What is the time difference between Angola and the US?
Angola is 5 hours ahead of New York in summer and 6 hours ahead in winter. For the US West Coast it is 8 hours in summer and 9 hours in winter.
Is Angola the same time as South Africa?
No. South Africa is on UTC+2, so it is always 1 hour later there than in Angola. The same goes for neighbouring Namibia.