What time zone is Bouar in?

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

Current Time in Bouar, Nana-Mambere, Central African Republic

11:52:07 AM

11:52:07

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Bangui

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Time zone details

Bouar does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Bouar

Sunrise5:48 AMSolar noon11:52 AMSunset5:57 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Bouar in the next 12 monthsView schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: Central African Republic
Administrative area: Nana-Mambéré
District: Bouar Sub-Prefecture
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Practical

Languages: French, Sango, Lingala, Kongo
Dialing code: +236
Population: 71,680
Elevation: Approximately 976 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 5° 56' N / 15° 35' E

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Clock changes in Bouar

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Solar noon: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 09 min20 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:27 AM – 6:18 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:03 AM – 6:42 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:39 AM – 7:06 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination20%

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:48 AM (east, 86.9°)
Sunset: 5:57 PM (west, 272.9°)
Day length: 12 hr 09 min20 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:52 AM (87.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 6:18 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 6:42 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:39 AM – 7:06 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:07 AM (east, 110.8°)
Moonset: 9:10 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	5:48 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 09 min	20 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:48 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 08 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:48 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 08 min	20 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:47 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 08 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:47 AM	5:54 PM	12 hr 07 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:47 AM	5:54 PM	12 hr 07 min	20 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	5:47 AM	5:53 PM	12 hr 07 min	19 sec shorter than the previous day

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Time context

Bouar 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

Closest scheduled airport to Bouar, Nana-Mambere, Central African Republic

N'Gaoundéré AirportNGEMedium airport · Serves N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon275 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · NGE / FKKN

About 275 km (171 mi) northwest of Bouar

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Nearby places

BozoumBozoum Sub-PrefectureCentral African Republic97 kmNE

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Frequently asked questions

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