Days in Uíge 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 Uíge
Uíge is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 7.6087° S, 15.0613° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 847 km (526 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 10,866 km (6,752 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 9,172 km (5,699 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,662 km (1,033 mi) east
Uíge 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 Uíge
The point on Earth exactly opposite Uíge is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Uíge, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Uíge
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Uíge
Uíge is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Uíge 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 Uíge
In Uíge, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 34m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 11h 40m, a difference of roughly 0h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Uíge's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Uíge at 7.61° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Uíge
With a population of 322,531, Uíge ranks as the 13th most populous city in Angola, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Uíge
Negage Airport (GXG / FNNG) is a regional airport located about 30 km (19 mi) from Uíge.
Current local time at the airport is 04:58:19.
Daylight saving time in Uíge
Uíge uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Luanda. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WAT.
Uíge does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Uíge
Business hours in Uíge (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 Uíge
Compare time in Uíge with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Uíge
Official national holiday observed in Angola.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Uíge in?
Uíge 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 Uíge at UTC+1.
What time is it in Uíge right now?
The current local time in Uíge is 04:58:19 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Uíge observe daylight saving time?
No. Uíge is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Uíge?
Uíge is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Uíge?
Negage Airport (GXG) is the nearest airport to Uíge, located about 30 km away. The current local time at the airport is 04:58:19.
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