CAT – Central Africa Time

UTC+2 • No DST • 9 IANA zones

Time Zone Details

Abbreviation
CAT
Full Name
Central Africa Time
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving
No

IANA Zones: Africa/Harare, Africa/Lusaka, Africa/Maputo, Africa/Khartoum, Africa/Blantyre, Africa/Bujumbura, Africa/Gaborone, Africa/Kigali, Africa/Lubumbashi

Cities in CAT (10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does CAT stand for?

CAT stands for Central Africa Time. It is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the current time in CAT?

The live clock on this page shows the real-time current CAT time. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for CAT?

CAT (Central Africa Time) has an offset of UTC+2 from UTC.

Does CAT observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, CAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What countries use CAT?

Cities in the CAT time zone include Khartoum, Sudan; Lusaka, Zambia; Harare, Zimbabwe; Kigali, Rwanda; Maputo, Mozambique.

How do I convert CAT to my local time?

Use BuddyClock's time converter tools to convert CAT to any other time zone. You can also click on the cities listed below to see their local times.

What IANA time zones correspond to CAT?

The IANA time zones for CAT include: Africa/Harare, Africa/Lusaka, Africa/Maputo, Africa/Khartoum, Africa/Blantyre, Africa/Bujumbura, Africa/Gaborone, Africa/Kigali, Africa/Lubumbashi.

What is the difference between CAT and UTC?

CAT is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

How many major cities are in the CAT zone?

BuddyClock lists 10 major cities in the CAT time zone.