Current Time in Gabon 🇬🇦
Continent: Africa
Capital City: Libreville
- Time in Libreville (Pop. 700,000)
- Time in Port-Gentil (Pop. 164,018)
- Time in Franceville (Pop. 132,895)
- Time in Owendo (Pop. 95,313)
- Time in Oyem (Pop. 72,939)
ISO Alpha 2/3: GA, GAB
Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌
IANA Time Zone: Africa/Libreville (UTC+01:00)
Time Zones: WAT
Time Zone Overview for Gabon
- Gabon uses a single time zone.
- Clocks in Libreville run about 20m ahead of local solar time.
- The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time in Gabon
Gabon does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on WAT (UTC+1) all year round.
Time Difference Between Libreville and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Libreville right now.
Best Time to Call Gabon
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Libreville:
Daylight Hours in Libreville
In the capital, Libreville, the sun is up for 12h 08m today. Sunrise in Libreville is at 06:24 and sunset in Libreville is at 18:32.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 06m near the December solstice to 12h 08m near the June solstice.
Moon in Gabon
See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Libreville and major cities across Gabon.
Provinces in Gabon
Time in All Cities in Gabon by alphabetical order
Time.now features the exact time for 14 cities in Gabon.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Gabon
- Time now in Libreville Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Port-Gentil Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Franceville Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Owendo Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Oyem Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Ntoum Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Lambaréné Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Mouila Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Akanda Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Tchibanga Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Bitam Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Koulamoutou Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Makokou Thu 00:27:41
- Time now in Lastoursville Thu 00:27:41
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Time now in Libreville | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Port-Gentil | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Franceville | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Owendo | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Oyem | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Ntoum | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Lambaréné | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Mouila | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Akanda | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Tchibanga | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Bitam | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Koulamoutou | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Makokou | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Time now in Lastoursville | Thu 00:27:41 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Gabon
- Africa/Lagos Thu 00:27:41
- Africa/Libreville Thu 00:27:41
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Africa/Lagos | Thu 00:27:41 |
| Africa/Libreville | Thu 00:27:41 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Gabon
What time is it in Gabon right now?
The current local time in Gabon is 00:27:41 WAT on Thursday, 23 July 2026. The country uses the Africa/Libreville time zone.
How many time zones does Gabon use?
Gabon spans 2 time zones: Africa/Lagos, Africa/Libreville.
What is the capital of Gabon?
The capital of Gabon is Libreville, where the current local time is 00:27:41.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Libreville today?
Today in Libreville, the capital of Gabon: sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset is at 18:32 local time.
Does Gabon observe Daylight Saving Time?
No — Gabon does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.
When is the next public holiday in Gabon?
The next public holiday in Gabon is Assumption Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — in 24 days.
How many cities in Gabon are listed on time.now?
time.now currently lists 14 cities across Gabon (out of 14 total in our database).
Which countries border Gabon?
Gabon shares a border with: Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea.
Time Zone Converters used in Gabon
Convert time between the time zones of Gabon and other locations worldwide.
Sunrise and Sunset in Gabon
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Libreville
6:24 AM6:32 PM
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Port-Gentil
6:29 AM6:33 PM
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Franceville
N/AN/A
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Owendo
6:24 AM6:32 PM
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Oyem
6:14 AM6:25 PM
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Ntoum
6:23 AM6:31 PM
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Lambaréné
6:23 AM6:27 PM
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Mouila
6:21 AM6:22 PM
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Akanda
6:24 AM6:33 PM
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Tchibanga
6:23 AM6:21 PM
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Bitam
6:14 AM6:26 PM
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Koulamoutou
6:14 AM6:18 PM
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Makokou
N/AN/A
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Lastoursville
6:13 AM6:17 PM
| City | ↑ Sunrise | ↓ Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Libreville |
6:24 AM
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6:32 PM
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| Port-Gentil |
6:29 AM
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6:33 PM
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| Franceville |
N/A
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N/A
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| Owendo |
6:24 AM
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6:32 PM
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| Oyem |
6:14 AM
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6:25 PM
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| Ntoum |
6:23 AM
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6:31 PM
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| Lambaréné |
6:23 AM
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6:27 PM
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| Mouila |
6:21 AM
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6:22 PM
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| Akanda |
6:24 AM
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6:33 PM
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| Tchibanga |
6:23 AM
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6:21 PM
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| Bitam |
6:14 AM
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6:26 PM
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| Koulamoutou |
6:14 AM
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6:18 PM
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| Makokou |
N/A
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N/A
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| Lastoursville |
6:13 AM
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6:17 PM
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Information about Gabon
| Population | 2,119,275 |
| Area | 267,667 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 266 |
| FIPS Code | GB |
| Top Level Domain | .ga |
| Currency | Franc (XAF) |
| Phone Prefix | +241 |
| Country Code | +241 |
| Languages | FR-GA (fr-GA) |
| Neighbouring Countries | 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 🇨🇬 Congo, 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea |
Upcoming Public Holidays in Gabon
This year, Gabon observes 13 public holidays, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Assumption Day on 15 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Eid al-Adha (estimated). Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Gabon to plan your schedule.
- Assumption Day • Saturday
- Independence Day • Sunday
- Independence Day Holiday • Monday
- All Saints' Day • Sunday
- Christmas Day • Friday
- New Year's Day • Friday
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) • Tuesday
- Easter Monday • Monday
- Women's Rights Day • Saturday
- Labour Day • Saturday