Pointe-Noire runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Pointe-Noire and your time
Pointe-Noire at a glance
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Pointe-Noire |
| Time zone | Africa/Brazzaville |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 4.78° S, 11.86° E |
Pointe-Noire time zone and clock changes
Pointe-Noire follows the Africa/Brazzaville time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Pointe-Noire is on the same time as the rest of the Republic of the Congo, including the capital, Brazzaville.
Clock changes in Pointe-Noire, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pointe-Noire for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Pointe-Noire and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Pointe-Noire 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 Pointe-Noire 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Pointe-Noire
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Pointe-Noire, from 11 hours 51 minutes to 12 hours 24 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Pointe-Noire
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:19 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:59 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 24 min |
When the sun is highest in Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Pointe-Noire
Every city below shares Pointe-Noire’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinda (Angola) | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dolisie | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Moanda (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Soyo (Angola) | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nkayi | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Boma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | 178 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Matadi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | 213 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Pointe-Noire today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Republic of the Congo
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Plan around the time in Pointe-Noire
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pointe-Noire in?
Pointe-Noire uses the Africa/Brazzaville time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Pointe-Noire use daylight saving time?
No. Pointe-Noire stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Pointe-Noire and New York?
Pointe-Noire 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 Pointe-Noire does not.
Is Pointe-Noire on the same time as Brazzaville?
Yes. Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pointe-Noire?
About 12 hours 24 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 51 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.