Time now in Gabon

UTC+01:00 • Africa/Libreville (WAT)

Your device clock is 264ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Libreville, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

11:14:45
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, week 38

Time in Gabon now

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

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

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

What is the time zone in Gabon?

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

Main time zones in Gabon

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Libreville UTC+01:00 Libreville, Estuaire, Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime, Franceville, Haut-Ogooué

List of time zones used in Gabon (IANA zones)

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

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Gabon

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

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

Does Gabon use daylight saving time?

No. Gabon does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

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

See also

How to convert Gabon time

To convert Gabon 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 Gabon with links for more information (28 locations)