UNIX Timestamp to Central Africa
Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to Central Africa (CAT). Current offset: UTC+2 (CAT). Central Africa Time does not observe daylight saving time. CAT is UTC+2 year-round.
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About Central Africa
- IANA Name
- Africa/Maputo
- Abbreviation
- CAT
- UTC Offset
- UTC+2 (no DST)
- Region
- Africa
- Major Cities
- Maputo, Harare, Lusaka, Lilongwe, Kigali, Gaborone
- Daylight Saving
- No
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use Central Africa Time?
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DRC all use CAT (UTC+2). It covers much of Central and Southern Africa.
Is CAT the same as South Africa Standard Time?
Yes. CAT and SAST are both UTC+2 year-round. Maputo and Johannesburg share the same local time.
What is the time difference between CAT and GMT?
CAT is 2 hours ahead of GMT. Noon in Maputo is 10:00 AM in Accra or London (winter).