Current time in Equatorial Guinea

23:57:56
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+1 4 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Malabo
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Time zone of Equatorial Guinea

The time in Equatorial Guinea (Malabo) follows the Africa/Malabo time zone, currently UTC+1. 4 hours ahead of Brasília.

Equatorial Guinea
23:57:56
Brasília
19:57:56

How to call or schedule a meeting with Equatorial Guinea

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 13:00 in Equatorial Guinea; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 22:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 14:00 Brasília time.

Equatorial Guinea: sunrise today at 06:08 · sunset at 18:08 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Malabo
Continent
Africa
Area
28,051 km² (10,831 sq mi)
Population
about 1 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages
Spanish, French
Calling code
+240
Internet domain
.gq

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Equatorial Guinea right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Equatorial Guinea?

4 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Equatorial Guinea changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Equatorial Guinea in?

Equatorial Guinea follows Africa/Malabo, currently UTC+1. The reference location is Malabo.

Does Equatorial Guinea have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Equatorial Guinea does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Equatorial Guinea from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 14:00 Brasília time (13:00 to 18:00 in Equatorial Guinea).

What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?

The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo. The country covers about 28,051 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Equatorial Guinea use?

The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). To call from abroad, dial +240 before the number. Websites use the .gq domain.