Current Time in Port-Gentil, Gabon 🇬🇦
The current local time in Port-Gentil, Gabon is 12:29:56 (WAT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Port-Gentil is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 164,018. The sun rises at about 06:26 and sets at 18:31 today (12h 05m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:31
- 12h 05m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Port-Gentil
Port-Gentil, Gabon keeps WAT (UTC+01:00). Port-Gentil does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:26 and sets at about 18:31 local time, giving Port-Gentil 12h 05m of daylight.
Right now it is 12:29 on Tuesday in Port-Gentil (UTC+01:00). When it is 12:29 here, it is 07:29 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 Port-Gentil
- Use the Africa/Libreville 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 Port-Gentil to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:29 Tue | 5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:29 Tue | 8h behind |
| London | 12:29 Tue | same time |
| Paris | 13:29 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Dubai | 15:29 Tue | 3h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:59 Tue | 4.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:29 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:29 Tue | 8h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:29 Tue | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Port-Gentil
Compare Port-Gentil with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Gabon.
Business-hours overlap from Port-Gentil
For a normal business-hours call, 14:00-17:00 in Port-Gentil overlaps with 09:00-12:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Port-Gentil 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.
Port-Gentil time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port-Gentil in?
Port-Gentil uses WAT (UTC+01:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Port-Gentil observe daylight saving time?
No - Port-Gentil keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Port-Gentil today?
Today the sun rises around 06:26 and sets around 18:31 in Port-Gentil, about 12h 05m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Port-Gentil and other cities?
When it is 12:29 in Port-Gentil, it is 07:29 in New York (5h behind). See the table above for Port-Gentil's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Port-Gentil
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Libreville IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Gabon time page.
Local entity signals for Port-Gentil
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 Port-Gentil.
| Country | Gabon |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Libreville (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | -0.72, 8.78 |
| Population signal | About 164,018 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:26, sunset 18:31, 12h 05m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Libreville time-zone page for rules, the Gabon 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: 0.72° S, 8.78° E
Population: 164,018
Country: 🇬🇦 Gabon
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Gabon: WAT