Current local time in Gandajika, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Gandajika. Gandajika is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Kasaï-Oriental |
| Population | about 106,000 |
| Coordinates | 6.74° S, 23.96° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Gandajika 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 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:33 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:06 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 30 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gandajika at about 12:33 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun, because Gandajika sits at 24.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Gandajika time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gandajika |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gandajika |
|---|---|---|
| Mwene-Ditu | 64 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Mbuji-Mayi | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Kananga | 197 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Kamina | 250 km (155 mi) | same time |
| Tshikapa | 354 km (220 mi) | same time |
| Kindu | 472 km (293 mi) | same time |
| Kolwezi | 472 km (294 mi) | same time |
| Likasi | 563 km (350 mi) | same time |
Other cities in DR Congo
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Kananga
- Kisangani
- Kikwit
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Bukavu
- Mbandaka
- Butembo
- Matadi
- Beni
- Tshikapa
- Kindu
- Boma
- Kalemie
- Uvira
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gandajika in?
Gandajika is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Gandajika have daylight saving time?
Gandajika doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Gandajika when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gandajika's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 24 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).