Time in the Central African Republic
5:14 am
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
All of the Central African Republic keeps West Africa Time, UTC+1. Twilight in Bangui. Sunrise at 5:31 am.
Time zone
West Africa Time, UTC+1. Africa/Bangui
Daylight saving
No. The Central African Republic keeps UTC+1 all year.
Next clock change
The Central African Republic doesn’t change its clocks. It keeps UTC+1 all year. Places that don’t change their clocks
Sun in Bangui
Sunrise 5:31 am, sunset 5:31 pm: 12 hours of daylight. Time in Bangui
Questions
What time zone is the Central African Republic in?
The Central African Republic is on West Africa Time, UTC+1, all of it. Its zone in the time zone database is Africa/Bangui.
Does the Central African Republic use daylight saving time?
No. The Central African Republic keeps UTC+1 all year.
What time is it in Bangui, the capital?
It’s 5:14 am on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Bangui. Sunrise 5:31 am, sunset 5:31 pm: 12 hours of daylight.