Current Date And Time In Walvis Bay, Namibia
Friday, 24 July 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Walvis Bay, a city in Erongo Region, Namibia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Walvis Bay — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Walvis Bay | |
| State | Erongo Region | |
| Country | Namibia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 73,598 | |
| Area | 1,124.00 km² (433.98 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Erongo Region | #1 of 10 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Namibian Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | NAD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +264 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .na | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 6 | |
| In Feet | 20 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -22.96 | |
| Longitude | 14.51 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.958° S 14.505° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 57' 27" S 14° 30' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 57.45' S 14° 30.32' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Erongo Region Capital | 31 km North of Swakopmund | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kuli, Botswana (569 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:38 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 0m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 5017 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Windhoek | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1840-01-01 |
Walvis Bay is a city situated in Erongo Region, Namibia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Walvis Bay 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 Erongo Region
The latitude and longitude of Walvis Bay pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 6 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Walvis Bay on the map
Walvis Bay runs on UTC +02:00. 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 Walvis Bay run on Namibian Dollar (NAD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Walvis Bay exchange rates
To ring a number in Walvis Bay from outside Namibia, dial +264 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Walvis Bay and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Walvis Bay ranks #1 of 10 cities in Erongo Region. It lies about 31 km North of Swakopmund, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Erongo Region market. › Cities near Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay has a recorded population of approximately 73,598 people. That places it #1 of 10 cities with population data in Erongo Region. Browse more cities in Erongo Region for comparison.
Walvis Bay spans approximately 1,124.00 square kilometers (433.98 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Walvis Bay is part of Erongo Region in Namibia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Walvis Bay keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 07:38 AM and sets around 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Walvis Bay price in Namibian dollar (NAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Walvis Bay currency page.
Walvis Bay is about 31 km North of Swakopmund, the capital of Erongo Region. See cities near Walvis Bay for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Walvis Bay lands you closest to Kuli, Botswana, about 569 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Walvis Bay sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
