Time now in Namibia

UTC+02:00 • Africa/Windhoek (CAT)

Your device clock is 285ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Windhoek, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

12:17:41
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Namibia now

Namibia has one official time zone: CAT (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Namibia is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Namibia?

Official time in Namibia is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Namibia

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Windhoek UTC+02:00 Windhoek, Khomas, Rundu, Kavango East, Walvis Bay, Erongo

List of time zones used in Namibia (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Windhoek UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Namibia

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Namibia depends on the region.

  • Windhoek, Khomas: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Namibia use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Namibia observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Namibia

  • 2017-10-24 at 00:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Namibia was on 2017-10-24 at 00:00 (local time) (zone Africa/Windhoek): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from CAT to CAT.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Namibia?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Namibia have?
Namibia has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Namibia use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Namibia observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Namibia time

To convert Namibia time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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