Current local time in Mbuji-Mayi, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Mbuji-Mayi. Mbuji-Mayi is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Kasaï-Oriental |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 6.15° S, 23.60° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mbuji-Mayi 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 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:34 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:09 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 28 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mbuji-Mayi at about 12:34 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 26 minutes ahead of the sun, because Mbuji-Mayi sits at 23.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Mbuji-Mayi time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mbuji-Mayi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mbuji-Mayi |
|---|---|---|
| Gandajika | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Mwene-Ditu | 96 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Kananga | 136 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Tshikapa | 314 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Kamina | 326 km (203 mi) | same time |
| Kindu | 437 km (272 mi) | same time |
| Kikwit | 540 km (336 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kolwezi | 548 km (340 mi) | same time |
Other cities in DR Congo
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Kananga
- Kisangani
- Kikwit
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Bukavu
- Mbandaka
- Butembo
- Matadi
- Beni
- Tshikapa
- Kindu
- Boma
- Kalemie
- Uvira
- Gemena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mbuji-Mayi in?
Mbuji-Mayi is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Mbuji-Mayi have daylight saving time?
Mbuji-Mayi doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mbuji-Mayi when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mbuji-Mayi's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 26 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).