Time in Liberia Now

Liberia follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which operates on UTC +0 throughout the year. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time stays unchanged in all seasons. This makes timekeeping simple and predictable for residents, travelers, and businesses.

Major cities such as Monrovia, Gbarnga, Kakata, Buchanan, and Harper all use the same national time zone, ensuring smooth coordination for daily activities, communication, and travel across the country.

Liberia Time Zone Information

• IANA Time Zone: Africa/Monrovia

• UTC Offset: UTC +0 hour

• Time Zone Abbreviation: GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

• DST: Not observed

• DST Abbreviation: None — time stays the same year-round

Liberia shares its time zone with several West African countries that also follow GMT.

Liberia time zone(s)

The official IANA identifier for Liberia is Africa/Monrovia.

Daylight Saving Time in Liberia

Liberia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The entire country remains on UTC +0 throughout the year, ensuring stable timekeeping nationwide.

Major cities in Liberia & their time

All major cities follow the same national time zone.

Brief info for Liberia time

• Number of time zones: 1

• Capital city: Monrovia

• Default time: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

• Daylight Saving Time: Not used

• IANA Time Zone ID: Africa/Monrovia

• Standard UTC Offset: UTC +0

• Neighbouring countries with same time: Sierra Leone, Guinea

• Regional differences: None — the entire country uses the same time

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. One national time zone makes timekeeping simple and unified.

2. UTC +0 aligns with many West African countries.

3. No DST — no seasonal time changes.

4. Convenient for regional business and travel.

5. Predictable year-round schedule.

Cons

1. Limited overlap with Asian and American business hours.

2. Seasonal sunrise and sunset changes feel more noticeable without DST.