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Uis, Erongo Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Uis, Namibia

Monday, 07 September 2026
15:24:55 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,771

✈️ Uis, Erongo Region, Namibia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Uis, Erongo Region, Namibia 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 Uis.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Uis 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 Uis — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Namibia, which includes Uis, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Namibia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Namibia's time zone +02:00, country calling code +264 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .NA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Uis.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+264
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.NA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Namibia — police 10 111. Store these in your phone before you reach Uis. 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 Uis.

🚔
Police
10 111

📊 Namibia At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.615
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
67.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
87.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,413
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
19.3%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Uis
Regional Airport
Twyfelfontein Airport
Twyfelfontein, NA
92
km away
Nearest to Swakopmund (Capital)
International Airport • WVB
Walvis Bay International Airport
Walvis Bay(Rooikop), NA
36
km from Swakopmund

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

✈️ How Far Is Uis From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Uis 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)6,759 km4,200 mi~ 8h 42m
Paris (France)7,890 km4,903 mi~ 10h 02m
London (United Kingdom)8,218 km5,106 mi~ 10h 25m
Singapore (Singapore)9,954 km6,185 mi~ 12h 28m
New York (United States)11,435 km7,105 mi~ 14h 12m
Toronto (Canada)11,947 km7,424 mi~ 14h 48m
Sydney (Australia)12,342 km7,669 mi~ 15h 16m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,223 km8,216 mi~ 16h 18m
Tokyo (Japan)14,458 km8,984 mi~ 17h 46m
Los Angeles (United States)15,226 km9,461 mi~ 18h 40m

✈ 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 Uis, Namibia is set to Central Africa Time (CAT) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Uis requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral Africa Time (CAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time3:24 PM on Monday, September 7, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Uis to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:24 PM on Monday in Uis. 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 Uis 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 Uis
New York (United States)Mon, 9:24 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 6:24 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 9:24 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 2:24 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 3:24 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 5:24 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 9:24 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 10:24 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 11:24 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 1:24 AM10h 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 Uis — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Uis is the Namibian dollar (NAD), written as $. 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
$ 15.99
NAD
€ 1 Euro
$ 18.59
NAD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 21.64
NAD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 11.54
NAD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 11.57
NAD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed September 7, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Uis

Knowing which languages are used in Uis 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):
English
National language(s):
Afrikaans

🗣 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 Uis. 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
Okombahe (Erongo Region, Namibia)34 mi55 kmESE
⬆️
Khorixas (Kunene Region, Namibia)58 mi94 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Fransfontein (Kunene Region, Namibia)70 mi113 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Omaruru (Erongo Region, Namibia)71 mi114 kmESE
⬆️
Usakos (Erongo Region, Namibia)71 mi115 kmSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Uis

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Uis is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 5,947 km away. Straight-line distances from Uis to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,947 km3,695 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,139 km3,815 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,022 km4,363 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,667 km5,385 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru9,219 km5,729 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,153 km7,552 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,434 km7,726 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

Uis shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Erongo Region and Namibia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Erongo Region Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Erongo Region, including major hub cities.
✈️ Namibia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Namibia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Uis, Namibia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/M/N 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 Uis and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Uis.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
MType M: Three large round pins in triangle
NType N: Two round pins (IEC standard)
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🧭 Uis's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Uis

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Uis. 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 Uis — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Uis

Uis keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Namibia. 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 Uis

The closest airport to Uis is Twyfelfontein Airport, about 92 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 Uis From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Uis 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 Uis gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Uis

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

🔎 Explore More About Uis

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Uis

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

Uis, like the rest of Namibia, drives on the Left. 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 Uis use?

Uis runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/M/N 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 Uis?

In Uis, reach police on 10 111. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Uis?

Twyfelfontein Airport is the nearest airport to Uis, about 92 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Uis runs on Central Africa Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Uis?

Uis shares the official and regional languages of Erongo Region and Namibia — 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 Uis?

No — Uis uses the Namibian dollar (NAD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Uis currency page for live rates.