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Current Local Time in Africa

Current local time and time zone in Africa, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☀️ 83°F now🕔 10:28 AM local📅 Best: January, February, November and December👥 1.46 billion

Current local time in Africa

10:28 AM
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Bangui
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now9:28 AM
Sunrise5:23 AM
Sunset5:24 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:23 AM
Sunset5:24 PM
Daylight12h 1m
Solar noon11:23 AM
Golden hour (am)5:23 AM - 6:23 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:24 PM - 5:24 PM
Blue hour (am)4:53 AM - 5:23 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:24 PM - 5:54 PM
Moon phase🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Moonrise--
Moonset12:45 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Africa

TypeContinent
Coordinates8°46′59.5″N 21°5′37″E (8.7832, 21.0936)
Population1.460.000.000
Area11.725.918 sq mi
Local time10:28 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

Local time by country in Africa

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Summary

Africa is a continent. Africa is the world's second-largest continent, spanning the Sahara, the Great Rift Valley, the Nile and the savannas of the south. It has a population of about 1.46 billion.

Right now it is 83°F (28°C) in Africa with clear sky. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 72°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 39%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Africa is January, February, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 101°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 66°F.

The closest major airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 1.618 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kruger National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and Jemaa el-Fnaa.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 92°F is in line with the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Africa today at 8.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 8°46′59.5″N 21°5′37″E (8.7832, 21.0936)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Africa?

Africa is a continent. Its coordinates are 8.7832, 21.0936.

What is the weather like in Africa right now?

It is currently 83°F (28°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 72% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Africa?

January, February, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Africa, which has a Mediterranean climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Africa in?

Africa observes Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:28 AM.

How many people live in Africa?

Africa has a population of approximately 1.46 billion.

What is the nearest airport to Africa?

The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 1.295 mi away, Cairo International Airport (CAI), 1.618 mi away and Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 2.959 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Africa?

Popular options include Kruger National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Jemaa el-Fnaa, Pyramids of Giza and Table Mountain.

What places are in Africa?

Africa covers 23 places in this atlas, including Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia and Ghana.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 4, 2026 at 10:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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