Current local time in Bangui, Central African Republic
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Bangui
Bangui, Central African Republic uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Bangui), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Central African Republic. Population: about 542,393.
| Country: | Central African Republic |
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| Coordinates: | 4°22′N / 18°33′E |
| Population: | 542,393 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Languages: | French, Sango |
| Country calling code: | +236 |
Time zone in Bangui
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Bangui |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Bangui does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Bangui today
| Sunrise: | 05:30 |
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| Sunset: | 17:30 |
| Solar noon: | 11:30 |
| Day length: | 12h 00m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:09 – 17:51 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bangui
- LondonSame timeBangui is on the same time
- New York+5 hBangui is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBangui is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Bangui time
What time zone is Bangui in?
Bangui uses the IANA time zone Africa/Bangui (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Bangui observe daylight saving time?
Bangui does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Bangui and London?
Right now Bangui and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Bangui and New York?
Right now Bangui is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.