Time now in Central African Republic

UTC+01:00 • Africa/Bangui (WAT)

Your device clock is 416ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Bangui, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

00:28:12
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, week 37

Time in Central African Republic now

Central African Republic has one official time zone: WAT (UTC+01:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Central African Republic is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Central African Republic?

Official time in Central African Republic is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Central African Republic

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Bangui UTC+01:00 Bangui, Bimbo, Ombella-M'Poko, Carnot, Mambéré-Kadéï

List of time zones used in Central African Republic (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Bangui UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Central African Republic

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Central African Republic depends on the region.

  • Bangui: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Central African Republic use daylight saving time?

No. Central African Republic does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Central African Republic?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Central African Republic have?
Central African Republic has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Central African Republic use daylight saving time?
No. Central African Republic does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Central African Republic time

To convert Central African Republic time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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