What time is it in Central African Republic right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in Central African Republic (Africa/Bangui), currently UTC+1.

How many time zones does Central African Republic have?

Central African Republic uses a single time zone, Africa/Bangui (UTC+1).

Does Central African Republic observe daylight saving time?

No — Central African Republic keeps the same UTC offset all year.

Current time in Central African Republic

Africa · Africa/Bangui

Central African Republic

8:25 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC+1 Night

Quick facts

Capital: Bangui
Population: 4,666,377
Currency: Franc (XAF)
Phone code: +236
Daylight saving: No

Neighbouring countries

About Central African Republic

One time zone covers the whole country in Central African Republic — UTC+1, anchored on Bangui — so everywhere shares the same clock.

Central African Republic has its capital at Bangui, is home to about 4.7 million people and covers about 623,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Cameroon, Chad and Democratic Republic of the Congo, among others. The main languages are French, Sango and Lingala. The currency is the franc (XAF).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Central African Republic right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in Central African Republic (Africa/Bangui), currently UTC+1.
How many time zones does Central African Republic have?: Central African Republic uses a single time zone, Africa/Bangui (UTC+1).
Does Central African Republic observe daylight saving time?: No — Central African Republic keeps the same UTC offset all year.