UTC to CAT Time Converter

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

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
13:51:26
Friday, May 15, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Harare · Central Africa Time
15:51:26
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

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From: UTC (UTC)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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

When can UTC and CAT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in UTC (UTC). 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: 09:00–14:00 UTC (11:00–16:00 CAT).

Hour-by-hour UTC to CAT conversion table

UTC time (UTC)CAT time (Harare)Status
00:00 Fri02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri09:00 FriCAT working
08:00 Fri10:00 FriCAT working
09:00 Fri11:00 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri12:00 FriBoth at work
11:00 Fri13:00 FriBoth at work
12:00 Fri14:00 FriBoth at work
13:00 Fri15:00 FriBoth at work
14:00 Fri16:00 FriBoth at work
15:00 Fri17:00 FriUTC working
16:00 Fri18:00 FriUTC working
17:00 Fri19:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri20:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri21:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri22:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri01:00 SatOff-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

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

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Looking for local time? See time in UTC or time in Harare.

Frequently asked questions

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