Current local time in Kisangani, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Kisangani. Kisangani is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Orientale |
| Population | about 559,000 |
| Coordinates | 0.52° N, 25.22° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kisangani 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 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| September equinox | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:14 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kisangani at about 12:28 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 19 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kisangani sits at 25.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Kisangani time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kisangani |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kisangani |
|---|---|---|
| Bumba | 359 km (223 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Isiro | 365 km (227 mi) | same time |
| Kindu | 395 km (245 mi) | same time |
| Butembo | 454 km (282 mi) | same time |
| Beni | 470 km (292 mi) | same time |
| Goma | 508 km (315 mi) | same time |
| Bukavu | 525 km (326 mi) | same time |
| Nyanza, Rwanda | 595 km (370 mi) | same time |
Other cities in DR Congo
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Kananga
- Kikwit
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Bukavu
- Mbandaka
- Butembo
- Matadi
- Beni
- Tshikapa
- Kindu
- Boma
- Kalemie
- Uvira
- Gemena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kisangani in?
Kisangani is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Kisangani have daylight saving time?
Kisangani doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kisangani when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kisangani's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 19 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).