Current time in Democratic Republic of Congo
· week 43 · day 294/365
- Time zones
- 2
- Capital zone
- WAT
- UTC now
- UTC+1 … +2
- Next change
- None
- Calling code
- +243
- Population
- 84,068,091
- Area
- 2,345,410 km²
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Democratic Republic of Congo time now
Time zones in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo has 2 time zones, from UTC+1 to UTC+2. The capital, Kinshasa, is on West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1).
| Time zone | Time now | Next change | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATWest Africa Time | UTC+1 | No DST | Kinshasa, Kikwit, Mbandaka37 cities |
| CATCentral Africa Time | UTC+2 | No DST | Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi, Kisangani77 cities |
One row per time-zone behaviour (same offsets in January and July); IANA sub-zones are merged.
Time by state and region in Democratic Republic of Congo
26 states and regions, each with the time of its most populous city. * = the region spans more than one time zone.
| State / region | Time zone | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bas-Congo Province | WAT | |
| Bas-Uele | CAT | |
| East Kasai | CAT | |
| Équateur Province | WAT | |
| Haut-Katanga | CAT | |
| Haut-Lomami | CAT | |
| Haut-Uele | CAT | |
| Ituri | CAT | |
| Kasai | CAT |
| State / region | Time zone | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kasai-Central | CAT | |
| Kinshasa City | WAT | |
| Kwango | WAT | |
| Kwilu | WAT | |
| Lomami | CAT | |
| Lualaba | CAT | |
| Mai-Ndombe | WAT | |
| Maniema Province | CAT | |
| Mongala | WAT |
| State / region | Time zone | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nord-Ubangi | WAT | |
| North Kivu | CAT | |
| Sankuru | CAT | |
| South Kivu | CAT | |
| Sud-Ubangi | WAT | |
| Tanganyika | CAT | |
| Tshopo | CAT | |
| Tshuapa | WAT |
Major cities in Democratic Republic of Congo
The 24 most populous cities, with boroughs and urban districts merged into their city.
Time difference with world cities · Democratic Republic of Congo
Current local times, including each location’s current daylight saving offset.
| Location | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | ☀PDT | −8h |
| Mexico City | ☀CST | −7h |
| Washington D.C. | ☀EDT | −5h |
| London | ☀BST | same time |
| Abuja | ☀WAT | same time |
| Dublin | ☀IST | same time |
| Berlin | ☀CEST | +1h |
| Madrid | ☀CEST | +1h |
| Rome | ☀CEST | +1h |
| Paris | ☀CEST | +1h |
| Jerusalem | ☀IDT | +2h |
| Riyadh | ☀AST | +2h |
| Ankara | ☀TRT | +2h |
| Dubai | ☀GST | +3h |
| New Delhi | ☀IST | +4h30m |
| Hanoi | ☀ICT | +6h |
| Bangkok | ☀ICT | +6h |
| Manila | ☀PHT | +7h |
| Beijing | ☀CST | +7h |
| Tokyo | ☀JST | +8h |
| Seoul | ☀KST | +8h |
| Canberra | ☀AEDT | +10h |
| Sydney | ☀AEDT | +10h |
| Wellington | ☀NZDT | +12h |
Democratic Republic of Congo at a glance
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Area
- 2,345,410 km²
- Population
- 84,068,091
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Congolese Franc (CDF)
- Calling code
- +243
- Internet domain
- .cd
- Spoken languages
- French, Lingala, ktu, kg, Swahili
- Neighbouring countries
- Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo Republic, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Democratic Republic of Congo have?
Democratic Republic of Congo has 2 time zones: WAT (UTC+1) and CAT (UTC+2).
Which time zone is Kinshasa in?
Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, is on West Africa Time (WAT), currently UTC+1.
Does Democratic Republic of Congo observe daylight saving time?
No. None of the 2 time zones of Democratic Republic of Congo change clocks; each keeps the same offset all year.
Which states and regions use Central Africa Time?
16 states and regions are on Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2), judged by their largest city: Haut-Katanga, East Kasai, Tshopo, Lualaba, Kasai-Central, South Kivu, North Kivu, Kasai, and 8 more.
Which states and regions use West Africa Time?
10 states and regions are on West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1), judged by their largest city: Kinshasa City, Bas-Congo Province, Kwilu, Équateur Province, Mongala, Mai-Ndombe, Sud-Ubangi, Nord-Ubangi, and 2 more.
What is the calling code and currency of Democratic Republic of Congo?
The international calling code of Democratic Republic of Congo is +243 and its currency is the Congolese Franc (CDF). Its internet domain is .cd.