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CAT Time Now

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time zone
Central Africa Time (CAT)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Not observed
Sunrise / sunset
04:53 / 18:14

CAT is in use right now in Central Africa Time (UTC+2).

CAT is 8 hours ahead of CST (Central Standard Time).

CAT time zone

Central Africa Time

Central Africa Time (CAT)

IANA: Africa/Maputo · UTC+2

Daylight saving time in CAT

CAT does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+2 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in CAT today

Sunrise 04:53 · Sunset 18:14

Daylight 13h 21m · Solar noon 11:34

What time zone is CAT in?

CAT is on Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2). The IANA identifier is Africa/Maputo.

Does CAT observe daylight saving time?

No. CAT keeps UTC+2 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.

Time in CAT vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from CAT
New York Fri7 hours behind
Los Angeles Fri10 hours behind
London Sat2 hours behind
Paris Sat1 hour behind
Dubai Sat2 hours ahead
Mumbai Sat3.5 hours ahead
Singapore Sat6 hours ahead
Tokyo Sat7 hours ahead
Sydney Sat9 hours ahead
Johannesburg Satsame time
São Paulo Fri5 hours behind
Chicago Fri8 hours behind

November 2026 calendar for CAT

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Frequently asked questions about CAT

What time zone is CAT in?
Central Africa Time (CAT), UTC+2; IANA zone Africa/Maputo.
Does CAT have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+2 all year.