Current local time in Boma, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Boma. Boma is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Bas-Congo |
| Population | about 179,000 |
| Coordinates | 5.83° S, 13.05° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Boma doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:15 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 47 min |
| September equinox | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:51 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 27 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Boma at about 12:16 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun, because Boma sits at 13.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Boma time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Boma |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Boma |
|---|---|---|
| Matadi | 44 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Moanda | 78 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 210 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Kinshasa | 301 km (187 mi) | same time |
| Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 303 km (188 mi) | same time |
| Luanda, Angola | 335 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Malanje, Angola | 549 km (341 mi) | same time |
Other cities in DR Congo
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Kananga
- Kisangani
- Kikwit
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Bukavu
- Mbandaka
- Butembo
- Matadi
- Beni
- Tshikapa
- Kindu
- Kalemie
- Uvira
- Gemena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Boma in?
Boma is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Boma have daylight saving time?
Boma doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Boma when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Boma's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 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).