Time in Republic of the Congo
Capital · Brazzaville
Time zone in Republic of the Congo
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Brazzaville West Africa Standard Time |
UTC+01:00 | No | Brazzaville |
About Republic of the Congo
| Capital: | Brazzaville |
|---|---|
| Region: | Africa · Middle Africa |
| Population: | 6,142,180 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF, FCFA) |
| Calling code: | +242 |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala |
| ISO codes: | CG / COG |
| Internet domain: | .cg |
Cities in Republic of the Congo
Public holidays in Republic of the Congo 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 6 Apr — Lundi de Pâques
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 14 May — Ascension
- 24 May — Pentecôte
- 25 May — Lundi de Pentecôte
- 10 Jun — Fête de la commémoration de la conférence nationale souveraine
- 15 Aug — Assomption
Frequently asked questions about time in Republic of the Congo
How many time zones does Republic of the Congo have?
Republic of the Congo uses one time zone: West Africa Standard Time (Africa/Brazzaville, currently UTC+01:00).
Does Republic of the Congo use daylight saving time?
No. None of Republic of the Congo’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Brazzaville, the capital of Republic of the Congo?
See the live clock on the Brazzaville time page. Brazzaville uses Africa/Brazzaville.