Timezones in Gabon 
Gabon Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Gabon from anywhere in the world. Gabon follows a single official timezone: WAT (West Africa Time, UTC+01:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Gabon
West Africa Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
08:21:01 AM
Gabon Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Gabon, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Libreville | WAT | West Africa Time | UTC+01:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 3 Cities in Gabon
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libreville Estuaire, Gabon | 08:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Libreville | 846,090 |
| 2 | Port-Gentil Ogooué-Maritime, Gabon | 08:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Libreville | 164,018 |
| 3 | Franceville Haut-Ogooué, Gabon | 08:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Libreville | 132,895 |