Current local time in Mbanza-Ngungu, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Mbanza-Ngungu. Mbanza-Ngungu is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Bas-Congo |
| Population | about 142,000 |
| Coordinates | 5.25° S, 14.86° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mbanza-Ngungu 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 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:45 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mbanza-Ngungu at about 12:09 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 1 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mbanza-Ngungu sits at 14.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Mbanza-Ngungu time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mbanza-Ngungu |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mbanza-Ngungu |
|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 120 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Matadi | 168 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Boma | 210 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Moanda | 287 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo | 334 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Bandundu | 353 km (219 mi) | same time |
| Luanda, Angola | 438 km (272 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 Mbanza-Ngungu in?
Mbanza-Ngungu is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Mbanza-Ngungu have daylight saving time?
Mbanza-Ngungu doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mbanza-Ngungu when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mbanza-Ngungu's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 1 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).