Bangui runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bangui and your time
Bangui at a glance
| Country | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Region | Bangui |
| Capital of | the Central African Republic |
| Time zone | Africa/Bangui |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 4.36° N, 18.55° E |
Bangui time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Bangui follow Africa/Bangui and keep UTC+1 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
As the capital of the Central African Republic, Bangui shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Bangui, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bangui for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Bangui and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Bangui is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
Because Bangui keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Bangui
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Bangui last between 11 hours 52 minutes and 12 hours 23 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Bangui
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:36 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:48 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 52 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bangui
Bangui lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:45 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Bangui
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bangui.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bimbo | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gemena (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | 183 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Bangui today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Plan around the time in Bangui
- Convert a time to or from Bangui: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Bangui to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bangui and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bangui in?
Bangui uses the Africa/Bangui time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Bangui use daylight saving time?
No. Bangui stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bangui and New York?
Bangui is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Bangui does not.
How long is the longest day in Bangui?
About 12 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 52 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.