Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Central Benguela, near its colonial-era streets and waterfront, keeps shops and services within an easily walkable area. Quieter neighborhoods spread out along the coast, a short trip from the center.
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Benguela, Angola uses Africa/Luanda, currently WAT (UTC+01:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Benguela is a city in Angola, with a population of about 555,100. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Country
🇦🇴 Angola
Population
555,124
Calling code
+244
Currency
AOA
Benguela vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 05:36 / 18:05
- Day length
- 12h 29m
Benguela, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The waterfront promenade and older colonial architecture are pleasant to explore for much of the day, given the moderating effect of the coastal current on the city's climate. Nearby beaches offer a relaxed alternative pace.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 05:36
- Sunset
- 18:05
- Daylight
- 12h 29m
Getting around
Transit notes
Shared taxis and minibuses cover most routes around town, with private taxis available for more direct trips. The central area is manageable on foot.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
As a Southern Hemisphere coastal city, Benguela's climate is milder than its low latitude might suggest, with a cooler, drier period roughly from June through September and a warmer, more humid stretch the rest of the year. Coastal breezes help moderate the heat.
Currency & language
🇦🇴 AOA
Angola uses the AOA, calling code +244.
Angola uses the Angolan kwanza, and Portuguese is the official language. A polite, somewhat formal manner in initial greetings is typical local etiquette.
Common questions
What time zone is Benguela in?
Benguela uses the Africa/Luanda time zone, currently WAT (UTC+01:00).
Does Benguela observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Benguela in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Benguela?
Benguela is 1 hour ahead of UTC, 5 hours ahead of New York City, on the same time as London and 8 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .