Current local time in Moanda, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Moanda. Moanda is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Bas-Congo |
| Population | about 154,000 |
| Coordinates | 5.92° S, 12.36° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Moanda 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 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:18 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 6:00 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:54 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 27 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Moanda at about 12:19 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes ahead of the sun, because Moanda sits at 12.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Moanda time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Moanda |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Moanda |
|---|---|---|
| Boma | 78 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Matadi | 122 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo | 139 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 287 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Luanda, Angola | 338 km (210 mi) | same time |
| Kinshasa | 373 km (232 mi) | same time |
| Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 374 km (232 mi) | same time |
| Malanje, Angola | 595 km (370 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 Moanda in?
Moanda is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Moanda have daylight saving time?
Moanda doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Moanda when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Moanda's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 11 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).