Time now in Congo

UTC+01:00 • Africa/Brazzaville (WAT)

Your device clock is 223ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Brazzaville, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

08:31:05
Sunday, May 10, 2026, week 19

Time in Congo now

Congo has one official time zone: WAT (UTC+01:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Congo is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Congo?

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

Main time zones in Congo

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Brazzaville UTC+01:00 Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Dolisie, Niari

List of time zones used in Congo (IANA zones)

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

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Congo

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Congo depends on the region.

  • Brazzaville: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Congo use daylight saving time?

No. Congo does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Congo?
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 Congo have?
Congo has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Congo use daylight saving time?
No. Congo does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Congo time

To convert Congo 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.
Time now in locations in Congo with links for more information (17 locations)