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Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Windhoek, Namibia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:53:32 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 386,219

✈️ Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Windhoek, Khomas 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 Windhoek.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Namibia, which includes Windhoek, 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 Windhoek.

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 Windhoek. 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 Windhoek.

🚔
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 Windhoek for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Windhoek
Regional Airport • ERS
Eros Airport
Windhoek, NA
5
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Windhoek From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Windhoek 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)6,720 km4,176 mi~ 8h 39m
Paris (France)8,075 km5,017 mi~ 10h 15m
London (United Kingdom)8,406 km5,223 mi~ 10h 38m
Singapore (Singapore)9,730 km6,046 mi~ 12h 12m
New York (United States)11,707 km7,274 mi~ 14h 31m
Sydney (Australia)12,083 km7,508 mi~ 14h 58m
Toronto (Canada)12,218 km7,592 mi~ 15h 07m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,007 km8,082 mi~ 16h 03m
Tokyo (Japan)14,330 km8,904 mi~ 17h 37m
Los Angeles (United States)15,497 km9,630 mi~ 18h 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 Windhoek, 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 Windhoek 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 Time10:53 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Windhoek to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:53 AM on Sunday in Windhoek. 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 Windhoek 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 Windhoek
New York (United States)Sun, 4:53 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 1:53 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 4:53 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 9:53 AM1h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 10:53 AMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:53 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:53 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:53 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:53 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:53 PM10h 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 Windhoek — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Windhoek 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
$ 16.88
NAD
€ 1 Euro
$ 19.20
NAD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 22.49
NAD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 11.78
NAD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 11.97
NAD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Windhoek

Knowing which languages are used in Windhoek 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 Windhoek. 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
Katutura (Khomas Region, Namibia)3 mi5 kmNNW
⬆️
Groot Aub (Khomas Region, Namibia)27 mi44 kmSSE
⬆️
Okahandja (Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia)42 mi67 kmNNW
⬆️
Rehoboth (Hardap Region, Namibia)52 mi84 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Omitara (Omaheke Region, Namibia)62 mi100 kmENE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Windhoek

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Windhoek is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 6,136 km away. Straight-line distances from Windhoek 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, Brazil6,136 km3,813 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,199 km3,852 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,182 km4,463 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,571 km5,326 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru9,413 km5,849 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,338 km7,666 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,413 km7,713 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Windhoek, 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 Windhoek and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Windhoek.

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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🧭 Windhoek's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Windhoek

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Windhoek

Windhoek 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 Windhoek

The closest airport to Windhoek is Eros Airport (ERS), about 5 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 Windhoek From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Windhoek

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

🔎 Explore More About Windhoek

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Windhoek

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

Windhoek, 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 Windhoek use?

Windhoek 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 Windhoek?

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

What is the closest airport to Windhoek?

Eros Airport (ERS) is the nearest airport to Windhoek, about 5 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Windhoek 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 Windhoek?

Windhoek shares the official and regional languages of Khomas 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 Windhoek?

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