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 San Diego.
When it's 8:00 am in Luanda, it's 12:00 am in San Diego — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Luanda, it's 2:00 am in San Diego — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Luanda, it's 4:00 am in San Diego — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Luanda, it's 7:00 am in San Diego — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Luanda, it's 9:00 am in San Diego — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Luanda, it's 1:00 pm in San Diego — midday there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Luanda uses the AOA (Kz) and San Diego uses the USD ($). Language shifts too — Portuguese in Luanda, English in San Diego. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Angola
- Capital
- Luanda
- Currency
- Angolan kwanza (AOA · Kz)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +244
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Luanda and San Diego?
Luanda is 8 hours behind San Diego. Luanda runs on GMT+1 and San Diego on GMT-7. 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 San Diego?
10:00 am in Luanda is 2:00 am in San Diego on the same day — late night 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 San Diego?
3:00 pm in Luanda is 7:00 am in San Diego on the same day — morning 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?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
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 San Diego?
About 14,288 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 17h 19m, 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 San Diego use?
Luanda uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA, Kz); San Diego uses the United States dollar (USD, $). 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 San Diego?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), 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 San Diego?
Luanda primarily speaks Portuguese; San Diego speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Luanda and San Diego drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.