Current local time in Gemena, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Gemena. Gemena is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Équateur |
| Population | about 158,000 |
| Coordinates | 3.26° N, 19.77° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Gemena 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 | 5:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:33 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 5:30 AM | 5:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:40 AM | 5:36 PM | 11 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gemena at about 11:49 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 19 minutes behind the sun, because Gemena sits at 19.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Gemena time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gemena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gemena |
|---|---|---|
| Bangui, Central African Republic | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Bumba | 322 km (200 mi) | same time |
| Mbandaka | 395 km (246 mi) | same time |
| Sarh, Chad | 672 km (418 mi) | same time |
| Kisangani | 678 km (421 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Bertoua, Cameroon | 691 km (430 mi) | same time |
| Moundou, Chad | 715 km (444 mi) | same time |
| Bandundu | 777 km (483 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 Gemena in?
Gemena is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Gemena have daylight saving time?
Gemena doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Gemena when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gemena's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 19 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).