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

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Introduction

The Central African Republic (CAR) uses West Africa Time (WAT)=UTC+1. This single zone covers the entire country.

Current Time in CAR

When it’s 12:00 UTC, it’s 13:00 in CAR, with no DST shifts.

Time Zones in CAR

All regions observe WAT (UTC+1) year-round for consistency.

Comparison Across Africa

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.

Learn More

Compare CAR with other nations on our blog.

Conclusion

Understanding CAR’s WAT (UTC+1) aids effective regional planning.

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