Time in Gabon
Capital · Libreville
Time zone in Gabon
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Libreville West Africa Standard Time |
UTC+01:00 | No | Libreville |
About Gabon
| Official name: | Gabonese Republic |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Libreville |
| Region: | Africa · Middle Africa |
| Population: | 2,469,296 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF, FCFA) |
| Calling code: | +241 |
| Languages: | French |
| ISO codes: | GA / GAB |
| Internet domain: | .ga |
Cities in Gabon
Public holidays in Gabon 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 20 Mar — Fête de fin du Ramadan estimated
- 6 Apr — Lundi de Pâques
- 17 Apr — Journée des droits de la femme
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 25 May — Lundi de Pentecôte
- 27 May — Fête du mouton estimated
- 15 Aug — Assomption
Frequently asked questions about time in Gabon
How many time zones does Gabon have?
Gabon uses one time zone: West Africa Standard Time (Africa/Libreville, currently UTC+01:00).
Does Gabon use daylight saving time?
No. None of Gabon’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Libreville, the capital of Gabon?
See the live clock on the Libreville time page. Libreville uses Africa/Libreville.