CAT — Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00 · 2 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| Full name | Central Africa Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
| IANA identifier | Africa/Maputo |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using CAT
Time Difference from CAT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +6h |
| Chicago | +7h |
| Los Angeles | +9h |
| London | +1h |
| Paris | Same time |
| Moscow | -1h |
| Dubai | -2h |
| Mumbai | -3h 30m |
| Bangkok | -5h |
| Shanghai | -6h |
| Tokyo | -7h |
| Sydney | -8h |
| Auckland | -10h |
Using CAT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in CAT, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Paris: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CAT equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | CAT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| London | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:30 PM-5:30 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert CAT to Other Time Zones
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
CAT (Central Africa Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +02:00, meaning it is 2 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Africa/Maputo. It is used in 5 countries, including Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Russia, South Africa, and others.
CAT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +02:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in CAT include Maputo, Matola, Nampula, Beira, Chimoio, Tete, and 11 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAT?
CAT stands for Central Africa Time. It is 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+02:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Maputo.
What is the current time in CAT?
The current CAT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. CAT is UTC+02:00, which is 2 hours ahead of UTC.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +02:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use CAT?
Countries and regions using CAT include Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Spain.
How do I convert CAT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert CAT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between CAT and 13 major world cities.