Time in Central African Republic
Capital · Bangui
Time zone in Central African Republic
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Bangui West Africa Standard Time |
UTC+01:00 | No | Bangui |
About Central African Republic
| Capital: | Bangui |
|---|---|
| Region: | Africa · Middle Africa |
| Population: | 6,470,307 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF, FCFA) |
| Calling code: | +236 |
| Languages: | French, Sango |
| ISO codes: | CF / CAF |
| Internet domain: | .cf |
Cities in Central African Republic
Public holidays in Central African Republic 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 20 Mar — Fête de fin du Ramadan estimated
- 29 Mar — Décès du Fondateur Barthélémy Boganda
- 6 Apr — Lundi de Pâques
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 14 May — Ascension
- 25 May — Lundi de Pentecôte
- 27 May — Fête du mouton estimated
Frequently asked questions about time in Central African Republic
How many time zones does Central African Republic have?
Central African Republic uses one time zone: West Africa Standard Time (Africa/Bangui, currently UTC+01:00).
Does Central African Republic use daylight saving time?
No. None of Central African Republic’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic?
See the live clock on the Bangui time page. Bangui uses Africa/Bangui.