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
| City | Local time | Difference from CAT |
| New York | Fri | 7 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Fri | 10 hours behind |
| London | Sat | 2 hours behind |
| Paris | Sat | 1 hour behind |
| Dubai | Sat | 2 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | Sat | 3.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Sat | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Sat | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Sat | 9 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Sat | same time |
| São Paulo | Fri | 5 hours behind |
| Chicago | Fri | 8 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.