PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Bangui
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- West Africa Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Bangui
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Central African Republic
- Region
- Bangui
- Population
- 812,407
- Coordinates
- 4.36° N, 18.55° E
- Elevation
- 351 m
Bangui is the capital of the Central African Republic, with a population of about 812,407. It uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Bangui).
Bangui does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+1 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Kinshasa, Lagos, Luanda, Abuja, Algiers, Brazzaville.
Because Bangui lies at 4.36° N, 18.55° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 23 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 52 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:36 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| September equinox | 5:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 5:47 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 52 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bangui in?
Bangui is in the West Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Bangui. The UTC offset is UTC+1.
Does Bangui have daylight saving time?
No. Bangui stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Bangui and New York?
In January New York is 6 hours behind Bangui, and in July it is 5 hours behind Bangui, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Bangui and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Bangui, and in July it is 8 hours behind Bangui, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bangui?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:36 AM and sets at about 5:58 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:47 AM and sets at about 5:39 PM (local time).