🇨🇫 What Time Zone Is Central African Republic In?
Central African Republic time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Africa/Lagos |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+1 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+1 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Central African Republic and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 1 hour ahead | 1 hour ahead |
| London | 1 hour ahead | same time |
| New York | 6 hours ahead | 5 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | 4 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 8 hours behind | 8 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Central African Republic is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Central African Republic time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Central African Republic use?
Central African Republic uses Africa/Lagos. Its offset is UTC+1 in January and the same in July.
Does Central African Republic observe daylight saving time?
No. Central African Republic does not change its clocks in 2026: Africa/Lagos stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Central African Republic and New York?
In January Central African Republic is 6 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Central African Republic and India?
In January Central African Republic is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.