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Current Date And Time In Tômbua, Angola

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
21:40:48 WAT
State: Namibe
Currency: Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 46,573

✈️ Tômbua, Namibe, Angola - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Tômbua, Namibe, Angola using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Tômbua.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Tômbua with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Tômbua — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Angola, which includes Tômbua, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Angola before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Angola's time zone +01:00, country calling code +244 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .AO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Tômbua.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+244
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.AO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Angola — police 113, ambulance 112/116, fire brigade 115. Store these in your phone before you reach Tômbua. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Tômbua.

🚔
Police
113
🚑
Ambulance
112/116
🚒
Fire
115

📊 Angola At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Angola — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.586
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
64.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
68.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,666
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
14.1%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Angola development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Tômbua for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Tômbua
Regional Airport • MSZ
Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport
Moçâmedes, AO
68
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Tômbua's exact coordinates, or Moçâmedes's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Tômbua From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tômbua to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,551 km4,071 mi~ 8h 27m
Paris (France)7,251 km4,505 mi~ 9h 17m
London (United Kingdom)7,574 km4,706 mi~ 9h 40m
Singapore (Singapore)10,260 km6,375 mi~ 12h 49m
New York (United States)10,805 km6,714 mi~ 13h 28m
Toronto (Canada)11,309 km7,027 mi~ 14h 03m
Sydney (Australia)13,013 km8,086 mi~ 16h 04m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,892 km8,632 mi~ 17h 06m
Tokyo (Japan)14,415 km8,957 mi~ 17h 43m
Los Angeles (United States)14,650 km9,103 mi~ 17h 59m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Tômbua, Angola is set to West Africa Time (WAT) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Tômbua requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWest Africa Time (WAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time9:40 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Tômbua to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:40 PM on Tuesday in Tômbua. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Tômbua right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Tômbua
New York (United States)Tue, 4:40 PM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 1:40 PM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 4:40 PM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Tue, 9:40 PMSame time
Paris (France)Tue, 10:40 PM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 12:40 AM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 4:40 AM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 5:40 AM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 6:40 AM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 8:40 AM11h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Tômbua — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Tômbua is the Angolan kwanza (AOA), written as Kz. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Kz 912.38
AOA
€ 1 Euro
Kz 1,038.96
AOA
£ 1 British Pound
Kz 1,212.37
AOA
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Kz 636.36
AOA
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Kz 646.59
AOA

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 29, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Tômbua

Knowing which languages are used in Tômbua helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Portuguese
National language(s):
KimbunduUmbunduKikongoChokweKwanyamaGanguela

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Tômbua. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Mossamedes (Namibe, Angola)47 mi75 kmNNE
⬆️
Namibe (Namibe, Angola)47 mi75 kmNNE
⬆️
Sacomar (Namibe, Angola)51 mi83 kmNNE
⬆️
Virei (Namibe, Angola)74 mi119 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Iona (Namibe, Angola)89 mi143 kmSSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Tômbua

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Tômbua is the Petra (Jordan), about 5,718 km away. Straight-line distances from Tômbua to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,718 km3,553 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,798 km3,603 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy6,416 km3,986 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,587 km5,336 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru9,025 km5,608 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,676 km7,255 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,326 km7,659 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Tômbua shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Namibe and Angola. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Namibe Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Namibe, including major hub cities.
✈️ Angola Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Angola.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Tômbua, Angola runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Tômbua and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Tômbua.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Tômbua's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Tômbua

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Tômbua. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Tômbua — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Tômbua

Tômbua keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Angola. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Tômbua

The closest airport to Tômbua is Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ), about 68 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Tômbua From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Tômbua needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Tômbua gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Tômbua

Tômbua rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Tômbua — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Tômbua

ℹ️ Tômbua OverviewSee the full profile of Tômbua — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Tômbua MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Tômbua for distance and direction.
💰 Tômbua CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Tômbua

What side of the road do people drive on in Tômbua?

Tômbua, like the rest of Angola, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Tômbua use?

Tômbua runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Tômbua?

In Tômbua, reach police on 113, ambulance on 112/116, fire brigade on 115. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Tômbua?

Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ) is the nearest airport to Tômbua, about 68 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Tômbua in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Tômbua runs on West Africa Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Tômbua?

Tômbua shares the official and regional languages of Namibe and Angola — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Tômbua?

No — Tômbua uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA), symbol Kz. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Tômbua currency page for live rates.