Current Time in Pointe-Noire, Congo 🇨🇬
The current local time in Pointe-Noire, Congo is 13:42:20 (WAT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Pointe-Noire is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,032,000. The sun rises at about 06:21 and sets at 18:12 today (11h 51m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:12
- 11h 51m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire, Congo keeps WAT (UTC+01:00). Pointe-Noire does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:21 and sets at about 18:12 local time, giving Pointe-Noire 11h 51m of daylight.
Right now it is 13:42 on Tuesday in Pointe-Noire (UTC+01:00). When it is 13:42 here, it is 08:42 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 Pointe-Noire
- Use the Africa/Brazzaville 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 Pointe-Noire to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:42 Tue | 5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 05:42 Tue | 8h behind |
| London | 13:42 Tue | same time |
| Paris | 14:42 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Dubai | 16:42 Tue | 3h ahead |
| Mumbai | 18:12 Tue | 4.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 20:42 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Tokyo | 21:42 Tue | 8h ahead |
| Sydney | 22:42 Tue | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Pointe-Noire
Compare Pointe-Noire with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Congo.
Business-hours overlap from Pointe-Noire
For a normal business-hours call, 14:00-17:00 in Pointe-Noire overlaps with 09:00-12:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Pointe-Noire 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.
Pointe-Noire time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pointe-Noire in?
Pointe-Noire uses WAT (UTC+01:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Pointe-Noire observe daylight saving time?
No - Pointe-Noire keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Pointe-Noire today?
Today the sun rises around 06:21 and sets around 18:12 in Pointe-Noire, about 11h 51m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Pointe-Noire and other cities?
When it is 13:42 in Pointe-Noire, it is 08:42 in New York (5h behind). See the table above for Pointe-Noire's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Pointe-Noire
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Brazzaville IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Congo time page.
Local entity signals for Pointe-Noire
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 Pointe-Noire.
| Country | Congo |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Brazzaville (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | -4.78, 11.86 |
| Population signal | About 1,032,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:21, sunset 18:12, 11h 51m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Brazzaville time-zone page for rules, the Congo 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: 4.78° S, 11.86° E
Population: 1,032,000
Country: 🇨🇬 Congo
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Congo: WAT