What time zone is Bambari in?

Bambari currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Bangui.

Current Time in Bambari, Ouaka, Central African Republic

5:27:28 PM

17:27:28

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Bangui

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Time zone details

Bambari does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Bambari

Sunrise5:28 AMSolar noon11:32 AMSunset5:36 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Central African Republic
Administrative area: Ouaka
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Practical

Languages: French, Sango, Lingala, Kongo
Dialing code: +236
Population: 83,029
Elevation: Approximately 465 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 5° 46' N / 20° 40' E

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Clock changes in Bambari

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:28 AM
Solar noon: 11:32 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 09 min19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:07 AM – 5:57 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:43 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:18 AM – 6:46 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination20%

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:28 AM (east, 86.9°)
Sunset: 5:36 PM (west, 272.9°)
Day length: 12 hr 09 min19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:32 AM (87.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 5:57 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:43 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:18 AM – 6:46 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:45 AM (east, 110.7°)
Moonset: 8:49 PM (southwest, 247.3°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, September 15	5:28 AM	5:36 PM	12 hr 09 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:27 AM	5:36 PM	12 hr 08 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:27 AM	5:35 PM	12 hr 08 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:27 AM	5:35 PM	12 hr 08 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:27 AM	5:34 PM	12 hr 07 min	18 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:27 AM	5:34 PM	12 hr 07 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	5:26 AM	5:33 PM	12 hr 07 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day

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Time context

Bambari follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Bangui

Current time offsetUTC+01:00 (WAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Central African Republic

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Tue, Dec 1, 2026Republic Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Bambari, Ouaka, Central African Republic

Gbadolite AirportBDTMedium airport · Serves Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of the Congo172 km south

Source: OurAirports record · BDT / FZFD

About 172 km (107 mi) south of Bambari

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bambari in?: Bambari currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Bangui.
When is the next clock change in Bambari?: No clock changes are scheduled for Bambari in the next 12 months
Does Bambari observe daylight saving time?: Bambari does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Bambari right now?: Bambari is currently UTC+01:00