Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Dallas uses the USD ($) and Windhoek uses the NAD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Dallas drives on the right, Windhoek on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Namibia
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Currency
- Namibian dollar (NAD · $)
- Language
- Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
- Calling code
- +264
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Dallas and Windhoek?
Dallas is 7 hours ahead of Windhoek. Dallas runs on GMT-5 and Windhoek on GMT+2. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Dallas from Windhoek?
About 13,507 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 23m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Dallas and Windhoek use?
Dallas uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Windhoek uses the Namibian dollar (NAD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Dallas from Windhoek?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Dallas and Windhoek?
Both United States and Namibia count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Dallas also has no other official tongue; Windhoek adds Afrikaans, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana.
Do Dallas and Windhoek drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States drives on the right, Namibia on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.