Current local time in Kikwit, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Kikwit. Kikwit is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Bandundu |
| Population | about 466,000 |
| Coordinates | 5.03° S, 18.85° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kikwit 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 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:51 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 5:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:30 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kikwit at about 11:53 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes behind the sun, because Kikwit sits at 18.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Kikwit time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kikwit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kikwit |
|---|---|---|
| Bandundu | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Tshikapa | 262 km (163 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Kinshasa | 399 km (248 mi) | same time |
| Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 404 km (251 mi) | same time |
| Kananga | 404 km (251 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 443 km (275 mi) | same time |
| Mbuji-Mayi | 540 km (336 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Mwene-Ditu | 553 km (343 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in DR Congo
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Kananga
- Kisangani
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Bukavu
- Mbandaka
- Butembo
- Matadi
- Beni
- Tshikapa
- Kindu
- Boma
- Kalemie
- Uvira
- Gemena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kikwit in?
Kikwit is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Kikwit have daylight saving time?
Kikwit doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kikwit when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kikwit's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 15 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).