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The flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital Time Zone:

West Africa Time (WAT)

What Time Is It In The Democratic Republic of the Congo Right Now?

Local time in Kinshasa:

Today's Date and Day in Kinshasa (CD):

The time shown here is the time in the capital, Kinshasa.
According to IANA, the time zone of Kinshasa is Africa/Kinshasa.

Current Time & Date Details for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Country Code

CD, COD

Continent

Africa

(AF)

Capital

Time Zone

Africa/Kinshasa

Currency

Franc

(CDF)

Population

84068091

Area

2345410.00 km²

Phone Code

+243

Domain

.cd

Languages

French, Lingala, ktu, Kongo, Swahili, Luba-Lulua

Neighbours

Tanzania, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia, Burundi, Uganda, Congo - Brazzaville, Angola

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What is the Time Zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Time Zone IANACurrent Time Zone NameUTC/GMT Offset (H)DST Offset (H)
Africa/KinshasaWest Africa Time (WAT) +1 Hour+1 Hour
Africa/LubumbashiCentral Africa Time (CAT) +2 Hours+2 Hours

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): This is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time, and it does not observe Daylight Saving Time

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): This is the standard time used in London

DST (Daylight Saving Time): This is the practice of moving clocks forward one hour during the warmer months of the year, usually spring and summer, to make better use of daylight

Time in other cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WAT
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MangaiKwilu
WAT
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LibengeSud-Ubangi
WAT
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KutuMai-Ndombe
WAT
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KimpeseBas-Congo
WAT
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KikwitKwilu
WAT
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KengeBas-Congo
WAT
WAT

Primary Time Zones Across the World

CountryCityTime Zone Name
United StatesHonoluluHawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST)
United StatesAnchorageAlaska Daylight Time (AKDT)
United StatesLos AngelesPacific Daylight Time (PDT)
United StatesDenverMountain Daylight Time (MDT)
United StatesChicagoCentral Daylight Time (CDT)
United StatesNew York CityEastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Our website shows the current time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now, as well as other countries, states (regions) and cities around the world. Each country operates in its own time zone, and some even have multiple time zones. In addition, due to seasonal changes, many countries move their clocks twice a year. This means that time can shift in the spring and fall, affecting local time. Regardless of the country or region, our service ensures that you always know the exact date and time, whether it's during the day or at midnight. Stay up to date with the current time in the CD, no matter where you are or what time of year it is.