About Time in Africa
The continent of Africa spans six primary time zones, from UTC-1 to UTC+4. Unlike Europe and North America, the vast majority of African countries do not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), which provides greater time consistency throughout the year. The main time zones are West Africa Time (WAT), Central Africa Time (CAT), and East Africa Time (EAT).
🌍 Main Time Zones
EAT (East Africa Time): UTC+3
CAT (Central Africa Time): UTC+2
WAT (West Africa Time): UTC+1
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): UTC+0
☀️ Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time is not used in most African countries. This means that the local time does not change seasonally. Morocco is a notable exception, observing DST for part of the year, which can cause its time to shift relative to its neighbors.
📍 Time Diversity
From Cabo Verde in the west (UTC-1) to Mauritius in the east (UTC+4), Africa's timekeeping reflects its vast geographical and cultural diversity. The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the few countries to use two time zones simultaneously.
Time in All African Countries
Compare times across the continent. All clocks are synchronized and updated in real-time. Click on a country for more details.