Time in the Republic of the Congo Now
West Africa Standard Time (WAT) · UTC+1 · Capital: Brazzaville
See the current time in Republic of the Congo alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.
- Official name
- Congo-Brazzaville
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Population
- 4,620,000
- Currency
- XAF
- Language
- French
- Dialling code
- +242
- Internet domain
- .cg
- ISO codes
- CG, COG
- Continent
- Africa
- Largest city
- Brazzaville
- Cities on WorldClock
- 1
- Number of time zones
- 1
About Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo, which is located in Africa, is a former French colony and became independent in 1960. The country’s capital city is Brazzaville, its official language is French and it has a population of almost 3.7 million. To the north of the country there are vast areas of rainforest but the country also has many farms in the south on which bananas, peanuts and other crops are grown. The currency used is the Central African CFA
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Republic of the Congo in?
The Republic of the Congo uses West Africa Standard Time (WAT), which is UTC+1 at the moment.
How many time zones does the Republic of the Congo have?
The Republic of the Congo has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+1 right now.
Does the Republic of the Congo observe daylight saving time?
No. The Republic of the Congo does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+1 all year round.
What time is it in Brazzaville right now?
Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, 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 Republic of the Congo and London?
The Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo and New York?
The Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo?
Office hours in the Republic of the Congo (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 Republic of the Congo?
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 the Republic of the Congo?
The international dialling code for the Republic of the Congo is +242.