Central Africa Time (CAT) is a time zone that is UTC +2:00, meaning it is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. It is used in several countries across Central and Southern Africa and remains consistent throughout the year.
Current Time in CAT
CURRENT CAT TIME
00:00:00 CAT
Quick Facts
- Time Standard: Central Africa Time (CAT)
- Offset: UTC +02:00
- Daylight Saving Time: Not observed
- Used By: Central and Southern African countries
- Also Known As: CAT
Time Difference From CAT
Central Africa Time is 2 hours ahead of UTC.
Examples:
- New York: CAT −7 hours (−6 during DST)
- London: CAT +2 hours (or +1 during DST)
- Sydney: CAT +8 hours (or +9 during DST)
Daylight Saving Time
Central Africa Time does not observe daylight saving time. The time remains the same throughout the year.
Best Time to Call
CAT is ideal for coordinating between Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia.
For example:
12:00 CAT may correspond to morning in the Americas and evening in Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CAT stand for?
CAT stands for Central Africa Time.
Which countries use CAT?
Countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and others use CAT.
Does CAT change during daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe DST.
Where CAT Is Used
Central Africa Time is used in:
- Zimbabwe
- Zambia
- Botswana
- Mozambique
- Malawi
- And nearby regions
