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Uis, Erongo Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Uis, Namibia

Friday, 24 July 2026
14:28:29 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 Time2:28 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Uis to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:28 PM on Friday 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)Fri, 8:28 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Fri, 5:28 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Fri, 8:28 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Fri, 1:28 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Fri, 2:28 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Fri, 4:28 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Fri, 8:28 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Fri, 9:28 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Fri, 10:28 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sat, 12:28 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
$ 16.45
NAD
€ 1 Euro
$ 18.73
NAD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 21.92
NAD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 11.50
NAD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 11.69
NAD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 24, 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
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