Republic of the CongoTime in the Republic of the Congo Now

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

18:20:15
Thursday 12 November 2026
Time zoneWest Africa Standard Time (WAT)Africa/Brazzaville
UTC offsetUTC+1
Daylight saving timeNot observed

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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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Time difference from Republic of the Congo

CityLocal timeDifference
London17:201 h behind
Paris18:20Same time
Moscow20:202 h ahead
Istanbul20:202 h ahead
Dubai21:203 h ahead
New Delhi22:504:30 h ahead
Bangkok00:206 h ahead
Tokyo02:208 h ahead
Sydney04:2010 h ahead
New York12:206 h behind
Los Angeles09:209 h behind

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🕌 Prayer times in Brazzaville

  • Fajr04:21
  • Sunrise05:34
  • Dhuhr11:44
  • Asr15:04
  • Maghrib17:53
  • Isha19:00
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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 is currently 1 hour ahead of London. 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 6 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 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 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.