Time in Equatorial Guinea
Capital · Malabo
Time zone in Equatorial Guinea
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Malabo West Africa Standard Time |
UTC+01:00 | No | Malabo |
About Equatorial Guinea
| Official name: | Republic of Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Malabo |
| Region: | Africa · Middle Africa |
| Population: | 1,668,768 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF, FCFA) |
| Calling code: | +240 |
| Languages: | French, Portuguese, Spanish |
| ISO codes: | GQ / GNQ |
| Internet domain: | .gq |
Cities in Equatorial Guinea
Public holidays in Equatorial Guinea 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Año Nuevo
- 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
- 1 May — Día del Trabajador
- 4 Jun — Corpus Christi
- 5 Jun — Natalicio de Teodoro Obiang
- 3 Aug — Día del Golpe de Libertad
- 15 Aug — Día de la Constitución
- 12 Oct — Día de la Independencia
Frequently asked questions about time in Equatorial Guinea
How many time zones does Equatorial Guinea have?
Equatorial Guinea uses one time zone: West Africa Standard Time (Africa/Malabo, currently UTC+01:00).
Does Equatorial Guinea use daylight saving time?
No. None of Equatorial Guinea’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
See the live clock on the Malabo time page. Malabo uses Africa/Malabo.