Days in Soyo are currently getting longer, about 2 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Soyo
Soyo is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 6.1349° S, 12.3689° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 683 km (424 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 10,702 km (6,650 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 9,336 km (5,801 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,369 km (851 mi) east
Soyo lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Soyo
The point on Earth exactly opposite Soyo is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Soyo, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Soyo
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Soyo
Soyo is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Soyo is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Soyo
In Soyo, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 28m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 11h 46m, a difference of roughly 0h 42m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Soyo's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Soyo at 6.13° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Soyo
With a population of 200,920, Soyo ranks as the 22nd most populous city in Angola, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Soyo
Soyo Airport (SZA / FNSO) is a regional airport serving Soyo directly.
Current local time at the airport is 05:24:20.
Daylight saving time in Soyo
Soyo uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Luanda. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WAT.
Soyo does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Soyo
Business hours in Soyo (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Soyo
Compare time in Soyo with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Soyo
Official national holiday observed in Angola.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Soyo in?
Soyo follows the Africa/Luanda time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Soyo at UTC+1.
What time is it in Soyo right now?
The current local time in Soyo is 05:24:20 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Soyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Soyo is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Soyo?
Soyo is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Soyo?
Soyo Airport (SZA) is the airport serving Soyo. The current local time at the airport is 05:24:20.
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