Time Now in Port-Gentil, Gabon 🇬🇦
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Port-Gentil ranks
#41 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.72° S, 8.78° E
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 48 cities in Gabon by population
Province: Ogooué-Maritime
IANA Timezone: Africa/Libreville
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Gabon: WAT
Port-Gentil sits in the Africa/Libreville time zone, UTC+01:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Sitting close to the equator, Port-Gentil sees day length barely change from month to month. At about 4 m, Port-Gentil is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 5547 km away. As one of Gabon's largest cities, Port-Gentil is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Port-Gentil
Daylight Hours in Port-Gentil
Port-Gentil gets 12h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Port-Gentil is at 06:28 and sunset in Port-Gentil is at 18:33.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 04m near the June solstice to 12h 10m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 7 Aug ● | 05:14 | 06:28 | 12:30 | 15:52 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 05:14 | 06:27 | 12:30 | 15:52 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 05:14 | 06:27 | 12:30 | 15:51 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Mon, 10 Aug | 05:14 | 06:27 | 12:30 | 15:51 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 11 Aug | 05:14 | 06:27 | 12:30 | 15:51 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Wed, 12 Aug | 05:14 | 06:27 | 12:30 | 15:50 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Thu, 13 Aug | 05:14 | 06:27 | 12:29 | 15:50 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Port-Gentil
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
37.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:57
Next Moonset
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Today, 13:19
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Distances & Clock Changes in Port-Gentil
How Far Is Port-Gentil From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 5,547 km | N (354deg) |
| Dubai | 5,767 km | ENE (57deg) |
| London | 5,868 km | N (353deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,484 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Moscow | 6,800 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,325 km | ENE (69deg) |
| New York | 9,453 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 10,570 km | E (89deg) |
Port-Gentil's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Port-Gentil and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.7deg N, 171.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Port-Gentil
What time is it in Port-Gentil right now?
The current local time in Port-Gentil is 05:46 on Friday, August 07, 2026. Port-Gentil follows the Africa/Libreville time zone.
What time zone is Port-Gentil in?
Port-Gentil uses the Africa/Libreville 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 Port-Gentil?
Port-Gentil is UTC+01:00 right now. To convert UTC to Port-Gentil local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Port-Gentil on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 07, 2026, Port-Gentil is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Port-Gentil tonight?
Over Port-Gentil tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 37.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Port-Gentil?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Port-Gentil, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.