Current Time in Bétou, Congo 🇨🇬
Lat/Long: 3.06° N, 18.52° E
Elevation: 340 m above sea level
Population rank: #21 of 58 cities in Congo by population
Department: Likouala
IANA Timezone: Africa/Brazzaville
Solar time: clocks run about 15m behind the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Congo: WAT
The time now in Bétou, Congo is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Bétou currently observes WAT, UTC+1. Local time in Bétou runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Africa/Brazzaville). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Bétou sees day length barely change from month to month. Perched at about 340 m, Bétou sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 4637 km away. A major centre in Congo, Bétou keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Bétou sees 12h 02m between a 05:30 sunrise and a 17:32 sunset.
Bétou Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Bétou
Bétou gets 12h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bétou is at 05:30 and sunset in Bétou is at 17:32.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 57m near the December solstice to 12h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bétou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bétou right now.
Cities Sharing Bétou's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bétou.
Weather in Bétou
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Prayer Times in Bétou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:18 | 05:30 | 11:31 | 14:48 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:18 | 05:30 | 11:31 | 14:48 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:18 | 05:29 | 11:31 | 14:48 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:18 | 05:29 | 11:31 | 14:48 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:17 | 05:29 | 11:30 | 14:48 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:17 | 05:29 | 11:30 | 14:48 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:17 | 05:29 | 11:30 | 14:48 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
14-day Forecast for Bétou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bétou
Sunrise
in Bétou
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Bétou
↓
5:32 PM
Day Length
12h 02m
Dawn
in Bétou
5:09 AM
Dusk
in Bétou
5:54 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Bétou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
22.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:05
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:23
Distances & Clock Changes in Bétou
How Far Is Bétou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,637 km | NE (54deg) |
| Paris | 5,319 km | NNW (346deg) |
| London | 5,660 km | NNW (345deg) |
| Moscow | 6,104 km | NNE (13deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,164 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,639 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 9,478 km | E (89deg) |
| New York | 9,998 km | NW (311deg) |
Bétou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bétou and you would surface in the open ocean, near 3.1deg S, 161.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bétou
What time is it in Bétou right now?
The current local time in Bétou is 15:12 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Bétou follows the Africa/Brazzaville time zone.
What time zone is Bétou in?
Bétou runs on the Africa/Brazzaville IANA time zone (UTC+01:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bétou?
Is Bétou on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Bétou as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bétou today?
In Bétou today the sun rises at 05:30 and sets at 17:32, giving 12h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bétou tonight?
The moon phase over Bétou tonight is Waxing Crescent with 22.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Bétou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bétou, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.