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Current local time in Kinshasa, DR Congo

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WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time

About Kinshasa

Kinshasa, DR Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Kinshasa), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of DR Congo. Population: about 7,785,965.

Country:DR Congo
Coordinates:4°20′S / 15°19′E
Population:7,785,965
Currency:Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages:French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Country calling code:+243

Time zone in Kinshasa

IANA time zone:Africa/Kinshasa
Time zone name:West Africa Standard Time (WAT)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:
Zones in DR Congo:2 — see all

Daylight saving time

Kinshasa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Kinshasa today

Sunrise:05:36
Sunset:17:50
Solar noon:11:43
Day length:12h 13m
Civil twilight:05:15 – 18:11

Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Kinshasa

  • LondonSame timeKinshasa is on the same time
  • New York+5 hKinshasa is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeKinshasa is on the same time

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Frequently asked questions about Kinshasa time

What time zone is Kinshasa in?
Kinshasa uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kinshasa (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Kinshasa observe daylight saving time?
Kinshasa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and London?
Right now Kinshasa and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and New York?
Right now Kinshasa is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.