Current local time in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Malabo
Malabo, Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Malabo), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Equatorial Guinea. Population: about 155,963.
| Country: | Equatorial Guinea |
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| State / region: | Bioko Norte |
| Coordinates: | 3°45′N / 8°47′E |
| Population: | 155,963 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Languages: | French, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +240 |
Time zone in Malabo
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Malabo |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Malabo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Malabo today
| Sunrise: | 06:08 |
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| Sunset: | 18:10 |
| Solar noon: | 12:09 |
| Day length: | 12h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:47 – 18:31 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Malabo
- LondonSame timeMalabo is on the same time
- New York+5 hMalabo is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeMalabo is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Malabo time
What time zone is Malabo in?
Malabo uses the IANA time zone Africa/Malabo (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Malabo observe daylight saving time?
Malabo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Malabo and London?
Right now Malabo and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Malabo and New York?
Right now Malabo is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.