Current local time in Bangui, Central African Republic
The live clock above shows the time in Bangui. Bangui is in the Africa/Bangui time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Region | Bangui |
| Population | about 727,000 |
| Coordinates | 4.37° N, 18.56° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Bangui |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bangui doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:36 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 5:35 AM | 5:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:47 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bangui at about 11:54 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes behind the sun, because Bangui sits at 18.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Bangui time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bangui |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Bangui |
|---|---|---|
| Gemena, DR Congo | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Mbandaka, DR Congo | 482 km (300 mi) | same time |
| Bumba, DR Congo | 496 km (308 mi) | same time |
| Sarh, Chad | 532 km (331 mi) | same time |
| Moundou, Chad | 539 km (335 mi) | same time |
| Bertoua, Cameroon | 541 km (336 mi) | same time |
| Ngaoundere, Cameroon | 641 km (398 mi) | same time |
| Bongor, Chad | 745 km (463 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bangui in?
Bangui is in the Africa/Bangui time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Bangui have daylight saving time?
Bangui doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bangui when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bangui's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 14 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).