Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Luanda, it's that in Macau.
When it's 8:00 am in Luanda, it's 3:00 pm in Macau — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Luanda, it's 5:00 pm in Macau — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Luanda, it's 7:00 pm in Macau — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Luanda, it's 10:00 pm in Macau — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Luanda, it's 12:00 am in Macau — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Luanda, it's 4:00 am in Macau — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Luanda uses the AOA (Kz) and Macau uses the MOP (P). Conversations can stay in Portuguese, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Luanda drives on the right, Macau on the left.
- Country
- Angola
- Capital
- Luanda
- Currency
- Angolan kwanza (AOA · Kz)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +244
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Macau
- Capital
- —
- Currency
- Macanese pataca (MOP · P)
- Language
- Portuguese, Chinese
- Calling code
- +853
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Luanda and Macau?
Luanda is 7 hours ahead of Macau. Luanda runs on GMT+1 and Macau on GMT+8. 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 it's 10 am in Luanda, what time is it in Macau?
10:00 am in Luanda is 5:00 pm in Macau on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Luanda, what time is it in Macau?
3:00 pm in Luanda is 10:00 pm in Macau on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
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 Luanda from Macau?
About 11,427 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 13h 57m, 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 Luanda and Macau use?
Luanda uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA, Kz); Macau uses the Macanese pataca (MOP, P). 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 Luanda from Macau?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +244, 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 Luanda and Macau?
Both Angola and Macau count Portuguese among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Luanda also has no other official tongue; Macau adds Chinese.
Do Luanda and Macau drive on the same side of the road?
No. Angola drives on the right, Macau 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.