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 Vienna uses the EUR (€). Conversations can stay in German, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Windhoek drives on the left, Vienna 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
- Austria
- Capital
- Vienna
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- German
- Calling code
- +43
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Windhoek and Vienna?
Windhoek and Vienna 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 Vienna?
About 7,869 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 45m, 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 Vienna use?
Windhoek uses the Namibian dollar (NAD, $); Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna?
Both Namibia and Austria count German among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Windhoek also has Afrikaans, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana; Vienna adds no other official tongue.
Do Windhoek and Vienna drive on the same side of the road?
No. Namibia drives on the left, Austria 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.