Current Time in Central African Republic

Central African Republic is on West Africa Time – WAT (UTC+1) right now. Central African Republic does not observe daylight saving time.

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Africa/Lagos

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Time in Central African Republic

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Time zone of Central African Republic

Time zone	West Africa Time
Abbreviation	WAT
UTC offset	UTC+1
IANA time zone id	Africa/Lagos
Daylight saving time	Not observed

Time difference between Central African Republic and other cities

City	Difference	Local time
New York	6 hours behind	--:--
Los Angeles	9 hours behind	--:--
London	1 hour behind	--:--
Paris	Same time	--:--
Dubai	3 hours ahead	--:--
India	4 hours 30 minutes ahead	--:--
Manila	7 hours ahead	--:--
Tokyo	8 hours ahead	--:--
Sydney	10 hours ahead	--:--
Toronto	6 hours behind	--:--

Daylight saving time in Central African Republic

Central African Republic does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+1 all year, so conversions never shift.

Central African Republic time FAQ

What time is it in Central African Republic right now?

Central African Republic is on WAT (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Central African Republic, updated every second.

What time zone is Central African Republic in?

Central African Republic is in West Africa Time, abbreviated WAT, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Lagos.

Does Central African Republic observe daylight saving time?

No. Central African Republic stays on UTC+1 all year.

What is the time difference between Central African Republic and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Central African Republic.

Current time in Central African Republic cities

Bangui

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.