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CAT – Central Africa Time

Current Offset:UTC+2

Timezone Overview

Central Africa Time (CAT) is a time standard used across the Africa region. The current local UTC offset is UTC+2. CAT does not observe daylight saving time and maintains a constant offset of UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time throughout the entire year.

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CAT Timezone Details

Abbreviation
CAT
Standard Offset
UTC+2
Current Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Offset
N/A (No DST)
DST Status
Not Observed
IANA Identifier
Africa/Johannesburg
Region
Africa
Clock Changes
None (Year-round)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Information

Central Africa Time (CAT) does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains constant at UTC+2 throughout the entire year. Cities and territories using this timezone do not shift clocks forward or backward.

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Major Cities in CAT Time

Representative cities currently observing Central Africa Time (CAT) with their live local times.

3 major cities listed
CityCountryCurrent TimeCurrent Offset
JohannesburgSouth Africa8:19 AMUTC+2
Cape TownSouth Africa8:19 AMUTC+2
DurbanSouth Africa8:19 AMUTC+2

Countries & Territories Represented

South Africa

Other Africa Timezones

EAT
UTC+3
WAT
UTC+1
SAST
UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions about CAT

Accurate, factual answers regarding Central Africa Time (CAT) and its seasonal schedule.

What is CAT and what does it stand for?

CAT stands for Central Africa Time. It is a civil time standard used in Africa with a standard offset of UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its current offset is UTC+2.

Does CAT observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

No, Central Africa Time does not observe daylight saving time. It remains on a fixed offset of UTC+2 year-round with no seasonal clock changes.

Which major cities use CAT?

Major cities operating in or aligned with Central Africa Time include Johannesburg (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Durban (South Africa).

How do I convert CAT to another timezone?

To convert CAT (UTC+2) to your local time or another zone, calculate the hour difference between your local UTC offset and UTC+2. You can also use the live interactive converters listed on this page for instant side-by-side time comparisons.