What Time Is It in Central African Republic Right Now? | Central African Republic Time Zone

Overview

Central African Republic uses West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1. The country keeps one official clock all year, which makes local time easy to check.

Quick facts

• Time zone: West Africa Time (WAT)
• DST: Not observed
• Coverage: One national time zone

FAQs

What time zone does Central African Republic use?

Central African Republic uses West Africa Time (WAT).

Does Central African Republic change clocks?

No. Central African Republic keeps the same official time throughout the year.

If it is 12:00 UTC, what time is it in Central African Republic?

It is 13:00 in Central African Republic.

Which countries are close in time?

Its clock matches Cameroon and Chad and sits one hour behind Rwanda.

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