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The Central African Republic (CAR) uses West Africa Time (WAT)=UTC+1. This single zone covers the entire country.
When it’s 12:00 UTC, it’s 13:00 in CAR, with no DST shifts.
All regions observe WAT (UTC+1) year-round for consistency.
CAR’s UTC+1 aligns it with Cameroon and Nigeria, placing it one hour ahead of GMT West Africa and one behind UTC+2 states.
Compare CAR with other nations on our blog.
Understanding CAR’s WAT (UTC+1) aids effective regional planning.