Time Zone Link

Time zones in Africa

Africa spans six standard time zones from UTC-1 to UTC+4 and is the only inhabited continent where almost no country observes daylight saving time. Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg and Casablanca anchor the major business hubs.

91 cities listed below — click any to see its current local time.

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Frequently asked

How many time zones does Africa have?
Six standard offsets from UTC-1 to UTC+4. Most of the continent uses UTC+0, UTC+1, UTC+2 or UTC+3.
Which African countries observe daylight saving time?
Almost none. Morocco is the only widely-recognised exception — it shifts back to UTC+0 during Ramadan.
What's the time difference between West and East Africa?
Typically 3 hours — West Africa uses UTC+0 or UTC+1, while East Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda) is on UTC+3.