Time Now in Paoua, Central African Republic 🇨🇫
Lat/Long: 7.24° N, 16.44° E
Elevation: 601 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 46 cities in Central African Republic by population
Prefecture: Lim-Pendé
Country: 🇨🇫 Central African Republic (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Bangui
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Central African Republic: WAT
Clocks in Paoua are set to UTC+01:00 under the Africa/Bangui zone. Paoua does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Sitting close to the equator, Paoua sees day length barely change from month to month. Perched at about 601 m, Paoua sits well above the coast. Paoua is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 4577 km off. A major centre in the Central African Republic, Paoua keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Paoua sees 12h 25m between a 05:47 sunrise and a 18:13 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Paoua
Daylight Hours in Paoua
Paoua gets 12h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Paoua is at 05:47 and sunset in Paoua is at 18:13.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 42m near the December solstice to 12h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Paoua and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 31 Jul ● | 04:31 | 05:47 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 04:31 | 05:47 | 12:00 | 15:21 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 04:32 | 05:47 | 12:00 | 15:20 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 04:32 | 05:47 | 12:00 | 15:20 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 04:32 | 05:47 | 12:00 | 15:20 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 04:32 | 05:47 | 12:00 | 15:19 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 04:32 | 05:47 | 12:00 | 15:19 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
14-day Forecast for Paoua
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Paoua
Sunrise
in Paoua
↑
5:47 AM
Sunset
in Paoua
↓
6:13 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Dawn
in Paoua
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Paoua
6:35 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Paoua
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
97.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 07:07
Distances & Clock Changes in Paoua
How Far Is Paoua From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,577 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Paris | 4,813 km | NNW (346deg) |
| London | 5,152 km | NNW (346deg) |
| Moscow | 5,709 km | NNE (15deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,225 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,651 km | WSW (241deg) |
| New York | 9,521 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 9,700 km | E (89deg) |
Paoua's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Paoua and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.2deg S, 163.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paoua
What time is it in Paoua right now?
The current local time in Paoua is 04:15 on Friday, July 31, 2026. Paoua follows the Africa/Bangui time zone.
What time zone is Paoua in?
Paoua uses the Africa/Bangui IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Paoua?
Is Paoua on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Paoua as of July 31, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Paoua today?
Paoua sees sunrise at 05:47 and sunset at 18:13 today, giving 12h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Paoua tonight?
The moon phase over Paoua tonight is Waning Gibbous with 97.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Paoua?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Paoua, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.