Current local time in Lubumbashi, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Lubumbashi. Lubumbashi is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Katanga |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 11.68° S, 27.48° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Lubumbashi 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 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:28 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:43 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 48 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lubumbashi at about 12:19 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Lubumbashi sits at 27.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Lubumbashi time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lubumbashi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lubumbashi |
|---|---|---|
| Chingola, Zambia | 104 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Likasi | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Mufulira, Zambia | 129 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Kitwe, Zambia | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Luanshya, Zambia | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Ndola, Zambia | 194 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Kolwezi | 244 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Kabwe, Zambia | 324 km (202 mi) | same time |
Other cities in DR Congo
- Kinshasa
- 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 Lubumbashi in?
Lubumbashi is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Lubumbashi have daylight saving time?
Lubumbashi doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Lubumbashi when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lubumbashi's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 10 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).