What time zone is Bria in?

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

Current Time in Bria, Haute-Kotto, Central African Republic

11:17:56 PM

23:17:56

Monday, September 14, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Bangui

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Time zone details

Bria does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Bria

Sunrise5:22 AMSolar noon11:27 AMSunset5:32 PM

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

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: French, Sango, Lingala, Kongo
Dialing code: +236
Population: 47,226
Elevation: Approximately 572 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 6° 32' N / 21° 59' E

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Clock changes in Bria

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Solar noon: 11:27 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 09 min21 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:01 AM – 5:53 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:37 AM – 6:17 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:13 AM – 6:41 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination12%

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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:22 AM (east, 86.5°)
Sunset: 5:32 PM (west, 273.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 09 min21 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:27 AM (86.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:01 AM – 5:53 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:37 AM – 6:17 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:13 AM – 6:41 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:52 AM (east, 105.9°)
Moonset: 7:57 PM (west, 251.6°)
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
Monday, September 14	5:22 AM	5:32 PM	12 hr 09 min	21 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:22 AM	5:31 PM	12 hr 09 min	22 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:22 AM	5:31 PM	12 hr 09 min	21 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:22 AM	5:30 PM	12 hr 08 min	22 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:22 AM	5:30 PM	12 hr 08 min	21 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:22 AM	5:29 PM	12 hr 08 min	21 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:21 AM	5:29 PM	12 hr 07 min	22 sec shorter than the previous day

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Time context

Bria 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 Bria, Haute-Kotto, Central African Republic

Gbadolite AirportBDTMedium airport · Serves Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of the Congo278 km south-southwest

Source: OurAirports record · BDT / FZFD

About 278 km (173 mi) south-southwest of Bria

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Frequently asked questions

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