Current Time in Bangui, Central African Republic 🇨🇫
The current local time in Bangui, Central African Republic is 18:43:49 (WAT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Bangui is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 889,000. The sun rises at about 05:38 and sets at 18:01 today (12h 23m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 18:01
- 12h 23m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Bangui
Bangui, Central African Republic keeps WAT (UTC+01:00). Bangui does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:38 and sets at about 18:01 local time, giving Bangui 12h 23m of daylight.
Right now it is 18:43 on Tuesday in Bangui (UTC+01:00). When it is 18:43 here, it is 13:43 in New York (5h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Bangui
- Use the Africa/Bangui IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Bangui to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:43 Tue | 5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 10:43 Tue | 8h behind |
| London | 18:43 Tue | same time |
| Paris | 19:43 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Dubai | 21:43 Tue | 3h ahead |
| Mumbai | 23:13 Tue | 4.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 01:43 Wed | 7h ahead |
| Tokyo | 02:43 Wed | 8h ahead |
| Sydney | 03:43 Wed | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Bangui
Compare Bangui with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Central African Republic.
Business-hours overlap from Bangui
For a normal business-hours call, 14:00-17:00 in Bangui overlaps with 09:00-12:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Bangui time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:00-17:00 | 09:00-12:00 | 3 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-14:00 | 12:00-17:00 | 5 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-12:30 | 13:30-17:00 | 3.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Bangui time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bangui in?
Bangui uses WAT (UTC+01:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Bangui observe daylight saving time?
No - Bangui keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Bangui today?
Today the sun rises around 05:38 and sets around 18:01 in Bangui, about 12h 23m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Bangui and other cities?
When it is 18:43 in Bangui, it is 13:43 in New York (5h behind). See the table above for Bangui's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Bangui
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Bangui IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Central African Republic time page.
Local entity signals for Bangui
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Bangui.
| Country | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 4.39, 18.56 |
| Population signal | About 889,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:38, sunset 18:01, 12h 23m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Bangui time-zone page for rules, the Central African Republic country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 4.39° N, 18.56° E
Population: 889,000
Country: 🇨🇫 Central African Republic
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Central African Republic: WAT