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Lat/Long: 11.78° S, 19.92° E
Elevation: 1,337 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 128 cities in Angola by population
Province: Moxico
IANA Timezone: Africa/Luanda
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Angola: WAT
Luena keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Africa/Luanda time zone. Luena does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. In the tropics, Luena has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. At roughly 1337 m, Luena is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 5620 km away. A major centre in Angola, Luena keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Luena sees 11h 36m between a 05:58 sunrise and a 17:34 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Luena
Daylight Hours in Luena
Luena gets 11h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Luena is at 05:58 and sunset in Luena is at 17:34.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 26m near the June solstice to 12h 49m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Luena and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Luena right now.
Cities Sharing Luena's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 3 Aug ● | 04:42 | 05:58 | 11:46 | 15:06 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 04:42 | 05:57 | 11:46 | 15:06 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 04:42 | 05:57 | 11:46 | 15:06 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 04:42 | 05:57 | 11:46 | 15:06 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Fri, 7 Aug | 04:42 | 05:56 | 11:46 | 15:06 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 04:41 | 05:56 | 11:46 | 15:06 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 04:41 | 05:56 | 11:45 | 15:06 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
14-day Forecast for Luena
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Luena
Sunrise
in Luena
↑
5:58 AM
Sunset
in Luena
↓
5:34 PM
Day Length
11h 36m
Dawn
in Luena
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Luena
5:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Luena
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
76.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:42
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:44
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Distances & Clock Changes in Luena
How Far Is Luena From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,620 km | NE (43deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,741 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Paris | 6,960 km | NNW (347deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,115 km | WSW (249deg) |
| London | 7,298 km | NNW (346deg) |
| Moscow | 7,688 km | N (11deg) |
| Singapore | 9,375 km | E (87deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,932 km | ENE (69deg) |
Luena's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Luena and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.8deg N, 160.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luena
What time is it in Luena right now?
The current local time in Luena is 15:16 on Monday, August 03, 2026. Luena follows the Africa/Luanda time zone.
What time zone is Luena in?
Luena uses the Africa/Luanda IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Luena?
Is Luena on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 03, 2026, Luena is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Luena today?
In Luena today the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 17:34, giving 11h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Luena tonight?
The moon phase over Luena tonight is Waning Gibbous with 76.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Luena?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Luena, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.