Current time in Gabon
West Africa Standard Time (WAT) · UTC+1 · Capital: Libreville
- Official name
- République Gabonaise
- Capital
- Libreville
- Population
- 1,725,000
- Currency
- XAF
- Language
- French
- Dialling code
- +241
- Internet domain
- .ga
- ISO codes
- GA, GAB
- Continent
- Africa
- Largest city
- Libreville
- Cities on WorldClock
- 2
- Number of time zones
- 1
About Gabon
Gabon, also known as the Gabonese Republic, is a African country and a former French colony which became a new country in 1960. The capital of Gabon is Libreville, its official language is French (although Fang and Myene are also spoken) and the country has a population of 1.475 million. The country’s currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gabon in?
Gabon uses West Africa Standard Time (WAT), which is UTC+1 at the moment.
How many time zones does Gabon have?
Gabon has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+1 right now.
Does Gabon observe daylight saving time?
No. Gabon does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+1 all year round.
What time is it in Libreville right now?
Libreville, the capital of Gabon, is on West Africa Standard Time (WAT), UTC+1. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Gabon and London?
Gabon and London are on the same time at the moment. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Gabon and New York?
Gabon is currently 5 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Gabon?
Office hours in Gabon (9:00–17:00 local time) are 09:00–17:00 in London and 04:00–12:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Gabon?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+1: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea….
What is the dialling code for Gabon?
The international dialling code for Gabon is +241.