Current local time in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Brazzaville), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 659,084.
| Country: | Republic of the Congo |
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| Coordinates: | 4°47′S / 11°52′E |
| Population: | 659,084 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala |
| Country calling code: | +242 |
Time zone in Pointe-Noire
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Brazzaville |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Pointe-Noire does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Pointe-Noire today
| Sunrise: | 05:50 |
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| Sunset: | 18:04 |
| Solar noon: | 11:57 |
| Day length: | 12h 14m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:28 – 18:25 |
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 Pointe-Noire
- LondonSame timePointe-Noire is on the same time
- New York+5 hPointe-Noire is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timePointe-Noire is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Pointe-Noire time
What time zone is Pointe-Noire in?
Pointe-Noire uses the IANA time zone Africa/Brazzaville (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Pointe-Noire observe daylight saving time?
Pointe-Noire does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Pointe-Noire and London?
Right now Pointe-Noire 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 Pointe-Noire and New York?
Right now Pointe-Noire 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.