Current Date And Time In Lobito, Angola
Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lobito, a city in Benguela, Angola in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Lobito — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lobito | |
| State | Benguela | |
| Country | Angola | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 393,079 | |
| Area | 3,648.00 km² (1,408.50 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Benguela | #2 of 16 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Angolan Kwanza | |
| Code ISO-4217 | AOA | |
| Symbol | Kz | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +244 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ao | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 4 | |
| In Feet | 13 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -12.36 | |
| Longitude | 13.54 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.364° S 13.536° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 21' 52" S 13° 32' 10" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 21.86' S 13° 32.16' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Benguela Capital | 28 km South-Southwest of Benguela | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Okanguati, Namibia (565 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:22 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:01 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Luanda | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1843-01-01 |
Lobito is a city situated in Benguela, Angola, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Lobito as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Benguela
The latitude and longitude of Lobito pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 4 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lobito on the map
Lobito runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Lobito run on Angolan Kwanza (AOA), shown with the symbol Kz. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Lobito exchange rates
To ring a number in Lobito from outside Angola, dial +244 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Lobito and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lobito ranks #2 of 16 cities in Benguela. It lies about 28 km South-Southwest of Benguela, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Benguela market. › Cities near Lobito
Lobito has a recorded population of approximately 393,079 people. That places it #2 of 16 cities with population data in Benguela. Browse more cities in Benguela for comparison.
Lobito spans approximately 3,648.00 square kilometers (1,408.50 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lobito keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:22 AM and sets around 06:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lobito price in Angolan kwanza (AOA), written with the symbol Kz. Check live rates on our Lobito currency page.
Lobito is about 28 km South-Southwest of Benguela, the capital of Benguela. See cities near Lobito for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lobito lands you closest to Okanguati, Namibia, about 565 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lobito sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
