Offset
The time difference between Central Africa Time and Coordinated Universal Time is 2 hours.
Central Africa Time (CAT) is ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
CAT: UTC+2
UTC: UTC
Neither Central Africa Time nor Coordinated Universal Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Central Africa Time (9 AM–3 PM in Coordinated Universal Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Central Africa Time (12:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time).
About these zones
Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.
Coordinated Universal Time is also known as UTC.
Coordinated Universal Time is approximately 2,450 miles northwest of Central Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CAT | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Central Africa Time nor Coordinated Universal 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
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 5:28 PM
- Day length
- 11h 6m
- Sunrise
- 5:56 AM
- Sunset
- 6:03 PM
- Day length
- 12h 7m
Daylight overlap: 9h 33m — 7:56 AM–5:28 PM in Central Africa Time (5:56 AM–3:28 PM in Coordinated Universal Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Central Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Africa Time
- HRE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CAT in UTC?
- 9:00 am CAT is 7:00 am UTC.
- What is 12:00 pm CAT in UTC?
- 12:00 pm CAT is 10:00 am UTC.
- What is 12:30 pm CAT in UTC?
- 12:30 pm CAT is 10:30 am UTC.
- What is 2:00 pm CAT in UTC?
- 2:00 pm CAT is 12:00 pm UTC.
- What is 5:00 pm CAT in UTC?
- 5:00 pm CAT is 3:00 pm UTC.
- What is 11:30 pm CAT in UTC?
- 11:30 pm CAT is 9:30 pm UTC.