World Timezones

GST to CAT Converter

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Gulf Standard Time8:36 amFri, Jun 5
Gulf Standard TimeGST
Middle East · UTC+4
8:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

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

2 hours

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is ahead of Central Africa Time (CAT).

GST: UTC+4

CAT: UTC+2

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

When to schedule

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

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

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

About these zones

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

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

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

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Central Africa 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

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

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

Cities in these zones

Cities in Gulf Standard Time

Cities in Central Africa Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Gulf Standard Time

  • DWC
  • DXB
  • SHJ
  • AUH

Airports in Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am GST in CAT?
9:00 am GST is 7:00 am CAT.
What is 12:00 pm GST in CAT?
12:00 pm GST is 10:00 am CAT.
What is 12:30 pm GST in CAT?
12:30 pm GST is 10:30 am CAT.
What is 2:00 pm GST in CAT?
2:00 pm GST is 12:00 pm CAT.
What is 5:00 pm GST in CAT?
5:00 pm GST is 3:00 pm CAT.
What is 11:30 pm GST in CAT?
11:30 pm GST is 9:30 pm CAT.