Current local time in Kinshasa, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Kinshasa. Kinshasa is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Kinshasa City |
| Population | about 6.7 million |
| Coordinates | 4.33° S, 15.31° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kinshasa 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 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 5:48 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:45 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kinshasa at about 12:07 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 1 minutes behind the sun, because Kinshasa sits at 15.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Kinshasa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kinshasa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kinshasa |
|---|---|---|
| Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 9 km (5 mi) | same time |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Bandundu | 256 km (159 mi) | same time |
| Matadi | 265 km (164 mi) | same time |
| Boma | 301 km (187 mi) | same time |
| Moanda | 373 km (232 mi) | same time |
| Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo | 384 km (239 mi) | same time |
| Kikwit | 399 km (248 mi) | same time |
Other cities in DR Congo
- Lubumbashi
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Kananga
- Kisangani
- Kikwit
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Bukavu
- Mbandaka
- Butembo
- Matadi
- Beni
- Tshikapa
- Kindu
- Boma
- Kalemie
- Uvira
- Gemena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kinshasa in?
Kinshasa is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Kinshasa have daylight saving time?
Kinshasa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kinshasa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kinshasa's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 1 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).