CAT to UTC Time Converter

Convert Central Africa Time (CAT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

Harare · Central Africa Time
06:02:41
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
04:02:41
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

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From: CAT (Harare)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CAT (Central Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

When can CAT and UTC meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Harare (CAT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 CAT (09:00–14:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour CAT to UTC conversion table

CAT time (Harare)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed07:00 WedCAT working
10:00 Wed08:00 WedCAT working
11:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed15:00 WedUTC working
18:00 Wed16:00 WedUTC working
19:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Africa Time (CAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Harare
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
Harare
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

Related converters

UTC to CAT (reverse)CAT to ESTCAT to PSTCAT to GMTCAT to CETCAT to ISTEST to UTCPST to UTCGMT to UTCCET to UTCIST to UTC
Looking for local time? See time in Harare or time in UTC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CAT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 2 hours behind CAT (Central Africa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CAT or UTC observe daylight saving time?+
CAT: does not observe daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CAT and UTC?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 CAT (09:00–14:00 UTC), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Harare?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Harare (CAT), it is 10:00 Wed in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CAT and UTC?+
CAT maps to "Africa/Harare" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Harare ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Harare (CAT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 2 hours behind CAT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CAT and UTC?+
CAT is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CAT and UTC?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 CAT.