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Current local time in Libreville, Gabon

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WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time

About Libreville

Libreville, Estuaire, Gabon uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Libreville), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Gabon. Population: about 578,156.

Country:Gabon
State / region:Estuaire
Coordinates:0°24′N / 9°27′E
Population:578,156
Currency:Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages:French
Country calling code:+241

Time zone in Libreville

IANA time zone:Africa/Libreville
Time zone name:West Africa Standard Time (WAT)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Libreville does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Libreville today

Sunrise:06:03
Sunset:18:09
Solar noon:12:06
Day length:12h 06m
Civil twilight:05:42 – 18:30

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 Libreville

  • LondonSame timeLibreville is on the same time
  • New York+5 hLibreville is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeLibreville is on the same time

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Frequently asked questions about Libreville time

What time zone is Libreville in?
Libreville uses the IANA time zone Africa/Libreville (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Libreville observe daylight saving time?
Libreville does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Libreville and London?
Right now Libreville 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 Libreville and New York?
Right now Libreville 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.