Current local time in Beni, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Beni. Beni is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Nord-Kivu |
| Population | about 211,000 |
| Coordinates | 0.49° N, 29.45° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Beni doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:59 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Beni at about 12:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun, because Beni sits at 29.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Beni time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Beni |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Beni |
|---|---|---|
| Butembo | 44 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Goma | 243 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 280 km (174 mi) | same time |
| Nyanza, Rwanda | 317 km (197 mi) | same time |
| Isiro | 324 km (201 mi) | same time |
| Arua, Uganda | 324 km (201 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Entebbe, Uganda | 338 km (210 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Bukavu | 340 km (212 mi) | same time |
Other cities in DR Congo
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Kananga
- Kisangani
- Kikwit
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Bukavu
- Mbandaka
- Butembo
- Matadi
- Tshikapa
- Kindu
- Boma
- Kalemie
- Uvira
- Gemena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Beni in?
Beni is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Beni have daylight saving time?
Beni doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Beni when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Beni's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).