UTC to CAT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 19, 2025

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Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC+0 • Greenwich, London, Reykjavik

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Central Africa Time (CAT)

UTC+2 • Johannesburg, Cairo, Harare

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (UTC): +0:00

UTC Offset (CAT): +2:00

DST Status: --

UTC Time: --

CAT Time: --

Time Format:

Current UTC: --:--:--

Current CAT: --:--:--

🌍 UTC is the global time standard and is always UTC+0. CAT is always UTC+2 and never observes daylight saving time.

UTC to CAT Conversion Guide

What is UTC to CAT Conversion?

UTC to CAT conversion helps you translate time between Coordinated Universal Time and Central Africa Time. UTC is the global time standard and serves as the baseline for all world time zones, always remaining at UTC+0. CAT is always UTC+2 and is used across much of central and southern Africa.

Time Zone Information

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC): The global time standard used as the baseline for all world time zones. Always UTC+0 and never changes.

Central Africa Time (CAT): Used across central and southern Africa including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and parts of other African countries. Always UTC+2 with no daylight saving time adjustments.

Time Difference: CAT is always 2 hours ahead of UTC. This difference never changes throughout the year.

Countries Using CAT

South Africa: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban - the major economic hub of southern Africa

Zimbabwe: Harare, Bulawayo - uses CAT year-round

Botswana: Gaborone - consistently UTC+2

Other regions: Parts of Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and other central African countries

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

UTC 8:00 AM → CAT 10:00 AM

UTC 6:00 PM → CAT 8:00 PM

CAT is always 2 hours ahead of UTC

International Meetings

UTC 2:00 PM → CAT 4:00 PM

UTC 10:00 AM → CAT 12:00 PM

Perfect for global coordination

System Timestamps

Server Time: Store in UTC

Display Time: Convert to CAT for users

Best practice for African applications

Event Planning

UTC Midnight → CAT 2:00 AM

UTC Noon → CAT 2:00 PM

Simple 2-hour addition for all conversions

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• CAT is always exactly 2 hours ahead of UTC - this never changes

• To convert UTC to CAT: add 2 hours to UTC time

• To convert CAT to UTC: subtract 2 hours from CAT time

• Neither UTC nor CAT observes daylight saving time changes

• Use UTC for international systems, convert to CAT for local African users

• CAT is ideal for business across multiple African countries in the same region

Convert Between UTC and CAT

Why this tool makes time conversion effortless

Coordinating across time zones can be confusing, especially if you're juggling schedules between places like London and Johannesburg. This UTC to CAT Time Converter takes all the guesswork out of it. You pick a time in one zone - either UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) or CAT (Central Africa Time) - and it instantly shows you the exact time in the other. Whether you're scheduling meetings, syncing up with colleagues, or just trying to avoid a late-night call, this tool keeps you on point.

Choose your time, pick your zone, and you’re set

Start by selecting a date and time

In the top section labeled "Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)" (or "Central Africa Time (CAT)" if you've swapped it), you'll see two input fields: one for the date and one for the time. Choose when your event is happening. Then pick the correct timezone from the dropdown - either UTC or CAT.

Let the converter do the math

By default, the tool is set to convert automatically as soon as you change the inputs. But if you've turned off Auto Convert, just hit the "Convert Time" button to get your answer.

Buttons that save you even more time

Convert, swap, snap to now, or reset

Convert: Manually triggers the conversion if you’ve turned off auto mode.
Swap: Flips the input and output zones. Want to go from CAT to UTC instead? One click.
Now: Instantly fills the date and time fields with the current time in your chosen input zone.
Reset: Clears everything and sets the tool back to UTC as input and CAT as output.

Customize how you view the results

Adjust for daylight saving (even if it’s not needed here)

Both UTC and CAT ignore daylight saving time, but the “Daylight Saving Aware” checkbox is still available. It doesn’t change the actual result between these two zones, but it’s there in case future zones are added to this calculator.

Show or hide UTC offsets

Need to see that CAT is UTC+2? Check the "Show UTC Offset" box to include +0:00 and +2:00 next to the relevant zones. Uncheck it if you're keeping things minimal.

Pick your clock style

Hit the "12 Hour" button to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats. The label changes based on what’s active, so you always know what you’re looking at.

Answers are front and center

Clear results and supporting details

After conversion, you’ll see the new time in bold with its full date below. Underneath that, there’s extra info:

Time Difference: Always 2 hours between UTC and CAT.
UTC Offsets: Displayed if you’ve chosen to see them.
DST Status: Confirms that neither zone uses daylight saving time.
Formatted timestamps: Side-by-side displays of both UTC and CAT times, in full.

Live clocks keep you grounded

At the bottom, you’ll find real-time displays showing the current time in both UTC and CAT. They tick forward every second, so if you're setting something "right now," you've got a live reference.

Got keyboard shortcuts? Absolutely

This tool even supports quick actions if you’re using a keyboard:

Enter/Space: Convert time
S: Swap time zones
N: Set time to now
R: Reset everything
F: Toggle time format

Just make sure you're not typing in a field when you hit these keys.

Keep your schedule tight without mental math

This converter is built for clarity. No confusing zone abbreviations, no wondering if daylight saving is in play, and no chance of missing that call because you misread the clock. Whether you're planning with someone in South Africa or just working across different systems, this tool makes time sync simple.