Geographic position of Port-Gentil
Port-Gentil is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 0.7193° S, 8.7815° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 80 km (50 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 10,099 km (6,275 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 9,939 km (6,176 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 977 km (607 mi) east
Port-Gentil lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Port-Gentil
With a population of 164,018, Port-Gentil ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Gabon, out of 15 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Port-Gentil
Port Gentil International Airport (POG / FOOG) is a major international airport serving Port-Gentil directly.
Current local time at the airport is 18:19:34.
Daylight saving time in Port-Gentil
Port-Gentil uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Libreville. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WAT.
Port-Gentil does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Port-Gentil
Business hours in Port-Gentil (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Port-Gentil
Compare time in Port-Gentil with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Port-Gentil in?
Port-Gentil follows the Africa/Libreville time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Port-Gentil at UTC+1.
What time is it in Port-Gentil right now?
The current local time in Port-Gentil is 18:19:34 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Port-Gentil observe daylight saving time?
No. Port-Gentil is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Port-Gentil?
Port-Gentil is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Port-Gentil?
Port Gentil International Airport (POG) is the airport serving Port-Gentil. The current local time at the airport is 18:19:34.
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