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: Windhoek uses the NAD ($) and Málaga uses the EUR (€). Language shifts too — Afrikaans in Windhoek, Spanish in Málaga. Be careful behind the wheel: Windhoek drives on the left, Málaga on the 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
- Country
- Spain
- Capital
- Madrid
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
- Calling code
- +34
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Windhoek and Málaga?
Windhoek and Málaga share the same offset (GMT+2), so there's no difference right now.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours 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 Windhoek from Málaga?
About 6,967 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 8h 42m, 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 Windhoek and Málaga use?
Windhoek uses the Namibian dollar (NAD, $); Málaga uses the euro (EUR, €). 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 Windhoek from Málaga?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +264, 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 Windhoek and Málaga?
Windhoek primarily speaks Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana; Málaga speaks Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Windhoek and Málaga drive on the same side of the road?
No. Namibia drives on the left, Spain on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.