Central African RepublicCurrent time in Central African Republic

West Africa Standard Time (WAT) · UTC+1 · Capital: Bangui

21:34:17
Thursday 22 October 2026
Time zoneWest Africa Standard Time (WAT)Africa/Bangui
UTC offsetUTC+1
Daylight saving timeNot observed
Official name
République centrafricaine
Capital
Bangui
Population
4,900,000
Currency
XAF
Language
French
Dialling code
+236
Internet domain
.cf
ISO codes
CF, CAF
Continent
Africa
Largest city
Bangui
Cities on WorldClock
1
Number of time zones
1

About Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR) is located in Central Africa and is a landlocked country. The capital city of CAR is Bangui, its official languages are French and Sango and it has a population of 4.4 million people. The currency used in CAR is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).

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Time difference from Central African Republic

CityLocal timeDifference
London21:34Same time
Paris22:341 h ahead
Moscow23:342 h ahead
Istanbul23:342 h ahead
Dubai00:343 h ahead
New Delhi02:044:30 h ahead
Bangkok03:346 h ahead
Tokyo05:348 h ahead
Sydney07:3410 h ahead
New York16:345 h behind
Los Angeles13:348 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is the Central African Republic in?

The Central African Republic uses West Africa Standard Time (WAT), which is UTC+1 at the moment.

How many time zones does the Central African Republic have?

The Central African Republic has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+1 right now.

Does the Central African Republic observe daylight saving time?

No. The Central African Republic does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+1 all year round.

What time is it in Bangui right now?

Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, 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 the Central African Republic and London?

The Central African Republic 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 the Central African Republic and New York?

The Central African Republic 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 the Central African Republic?

Office hours in the Central African Republic (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 the Central African Republic?

Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+1: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon….

What is the dialling code for the Central African Republic?

The international dialling code for the Central African Republic is +236.