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Central Africa Time6:35 amFri, Jun 5
Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Gulf Standard TimeGST
Middle East · UTC+4
8:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Central Africa Time and Gulf Standard Time is 2 hours.

2 hours

Central Africa Time (CAT) is behind Gulf Standard Time (GST).

CAT: UTC+2

GST: UTC+4

Neither Central Africa Time nor Gulf Standard Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Central Africa Time (11 AM–5 PM in Gulf Standard Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Central Africa Time (2:00 PM Gulf Standard Time).

About these zones

Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.

Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.

Gulf Standard Time is approximately 3,400 miles northeast of Central Africa Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CATGSTDay
12:00 am2:00 amSame day
1:00 am3:00 amSame day
2:00 am4:00 amSame day
3:00 am5:00 amSame day
4:00 am6:00 amSame day
5:00 am7:00 amSame day
6:00 am8:00 amSame day
7:00 am9:00 amSame day
8:00 am10:00 amSame day
9:00 am11:00 amSame day
10:00 am12:00 pmSame day
11:00 am1:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm1:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Central Africa Time nor Gulf Standard Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Central Africa Time
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
11h 6m
Gulf Standard Time
Sunrise
5:29 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day length
13h 38m

Daylight overlap: 10h 45m — 6:22 AM–5:07 PM in Central Africa Time (8:22 AM–7:07 PM in Gulf Standard Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central Africa Time

Cities in Gulf Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Airports in Gulf Standard Time

  • DWC
  • DXB
  • SHJ
  • AUH

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CAT in GST?
9:00 am CAT is 11:00 am GST.
What is 12:00 pm CAT in GST?
12:00 pm CAT is 2:00 pm GST.
What is 12:30 pm CAT in GST?
12:30 pm CAT is 2:30 pm GST.
What is 2:00 pm CAT in GST?
2:00 pm CAT is 4:00 pm GST.
What is 5:00 pm CAT in GST?
5:00 pm CAT is 7:00 pm GST.
What is 11:30 pm CAT in GST?
11:30 pm CAT is 1:30 am GST, the next day.