About Central Africa Time
- Standard offset
- UTC+2
- Abbreviation
- CAT
- Observes DST
- No
Used in: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana.
Daylight saving time
Central Africa Time does not observe daylight saving time — it stays at UTC+2 all year.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
Sun times at the representative location for Central Africa Time.
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 5:28 PM
- Day length
- 11h 6m
Major cities in Central Africa Time
The current local time in these cities matches Central Africa Time.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Central Africa Time (CAT)?
- Central Africa Time (CAT) is UTC+2 year-round — no daylight saving — across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Botswana.
- What is CAT in UTC?
- CAT is UTC+2, the same all year.
- Does Central Africa Time observe daylight saving time?
- No. Central Africa Time stays at UTC+2 year-round.