Time in Bangui now
2:04PMWAT
WATUTC+1+6 h vs New York (you)Africa/Lagos
No clock changes: Bangui stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year.
Clock rules in Bangui
Bangui keeps WAT (UTC+1) all year, the time of all of the Central African Republic.
There is no daylight saving time here, and tzdata records none at any point.
Local mean solar time at 18.55° E is UTC+1:14, so the clock runs 14 min behind the sun: it is highest at about 11:46 AM.
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Africa/Lagos page.
Time difference from Bangui
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Bangui | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé | Nearest capitals abroad · 780 km | 2:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Ciudad de la Paz | Nearest capitals abroad · 910 km | 2:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| N'Djamena | Nearest capitals abroad · 940 km | 2:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 8:04 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −6 h | −6 h | −5 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 5:04 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −9 h | −9 h | −8 h |
| London | World cities | 1:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | 0 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 2:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | +1 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 5:04 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +3 h |
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Places near Bangui
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Bangui |
|---|---|---|
| Bégoua | 11 km north | same clock |
| Bimbo | 19 km south-west | same clock |
| Gemena CD | 183 km south-east | same clock |
| Carnot | 304 km west | same clock |
| Berbérati | 307 km west | same clock |
| Lisala CD | 410 km south-east | same clock |
| Mbandaka CD | 481 km south | same clock |
| Bumba CD | 497 km south-east | same clock |
| Kisangani CD | 852 km south-east | 1 h ahead |
| São Tomé ST | 1,388 km west | 1 h behind |
| Mbarara UG | 1,453 km east | 2 h ahead |
Bangui at a glance
- CountryCentral African Republic
- Population812,407
- Coordinates4.36° N, 18.55° E
- Elevation351 m
- Time zone IDAfrica/Lagos
- Also known asAfrica/Bangui
- Standard timeWAT (UTC+1)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+236
Questions
What time zone is Bangui in?
Bangui keeps WAT (UTC+1) all year, the time of all of the Central African Republic. Its IANA time zone ID is Africa/Lagos.
Does Bangui change its clocks?
No. Bangui stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year, and the tz database records no daylight saving time here at any point.
What is the time difference between Bangui and New York?
Bangui is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York changes its clocks and Bangui does not.