Current time in Bangui
The current time in Bangui, Central African Republic is shown live on this page. Bangui is in the Africa/Bangui timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Bangui does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+01:00 remains constant year-round. Bangui has a population of approximately 734,350 people. Bangui uses XAF and the international calling code for Central African Republic is ++236.
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Bangui, Central African Republic
Timezone
Africa/Bangui
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Standard
WAT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Bangui for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Bangui for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently the same time as Bangui. New York is currently 5 hours behind Bangui.
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Timezone
Africa/Bangui
UTC Offset
UTC+01:00
Abbreviation
GMT+1
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Central African Republic
State / Area
Ombella-M'Poko
Calling Code
+236
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Yaoundé, approximately 784 km away. Yaoundé uses the Africa/Douala timezone. When it is the current time in Bangui, the time in Yaoundé is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Bangui
Bangui is located in Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic, in the Africa continent. The primary languages spoken here are French, SG. The city has a population of approximately 734,350, ranking it #284 in Central African Republic by size. For timezone purposes, Bangui uses Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
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Daylight Saving Time
Bangui does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Bangui does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Bangui
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangui. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Bangui
Based on Bangui's latitude (4.4°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.3 hours, with sunrise around 5:52 AM and sunset around 6:08 PM. Being near the equator, Bangui experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Bangui
For work calls, the standard business window in Bangui is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+1. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Bangui (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 9 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Bangui time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Bangui and London is 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Bangui time (9 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Bangui does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+01:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Bangui uses XAF and the calling code for Central African Republic is +236. Languages spoken here include French, SG. The city has a population of around 734,350, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 784 km away at Yaoundé (WAT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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