Current local time in Tshikapa, DR Congo
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Tshikapa
Tshikapa, Kasaï, DR Congo uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Lubumbashi), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 267,462.
| Country: | DR Congo |
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| State / region: | Kasaï |
| Coordinates: | 6°25′S / 20°48′E |
| Population: | 267,462 |
| Currency: | Congolese Franc (CDF) |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +243 |
Time zone in Tshikapa
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lubumbashi |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in DR Congo: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Tshikapa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tshikapa today
| Sunrise: | 06:12 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 12:21 |
| Day length: | 12h 17m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:51 – 18:50 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Tshikapa
- London+1 hTshikapa is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hTshikapa is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hTshikapa is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tshikapa time
What time zone is Tshikapa in?
Tshikapa uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lubumbashi (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Tshikapa observe daylight saving time?
Tshikapa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tshikapa and London?
Right now Tshikapa is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Tshikapa and New York?
Right now Tshikapa is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.