Time Now in Basankusu, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Lat/Long: 1.22° N, 19.8° E
Elevation: 336 m above sea level
Population rank: #99 of 115 cities in Democratic Republic of Congo by population
Province: Équateur
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT
Basankusu is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Basankusu, Democratic Republic of Congo, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Basankusu
Daylight Hours in Basankusu
Basankusu gets 12h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Basankusu is at 05:41 and sunset in Basankusu is at 17:51.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 03m near the December solstice to 12h 11m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Basankusu
What is the current local time in Basankusu?
The live local time in Basankusu is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Basankusu currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Basankusu in?
Basankusu uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Basankusu observe daylight saving time?
No. Basankusu stays on standard time throughout the year.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:24 | 05:40 | 11:46 | 15:11 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:24 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 15:11 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:24 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 15:11 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:25 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 15:11 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:25 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 15:11 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:25 | 05:41 | 11:47 | 15:11 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:25 | 05:41 | 11:47 | 15:11 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Basankusu
Sunrise
in Basankusu
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in Basankusu
↓
5:51 PM
Day Length
12h 10m
Dawn
in Basankusu
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Basankusu
6:14 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Basankusu
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:03
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Distances & Clock Changes in Basankusu
How Far Is Basankusu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,645 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 5,553 km | NNW (345deg) |
| London | 5,894 km | NNW (345deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,108 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Moscow | 6,273 km | NNE (12deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,675 km | WSW (244deg) |
| Singapore | 9,340 km | E (89deg) |
| New York | 10,240 km | NW (311deg) |
Basankusu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Basankusu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.2deg S, 160.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basankusu
What time is it in Basankusu right now?
The current local time in Basankusu is 10:27 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Basankusu follows the Africa/Kinshasa time zone.
What time zone is Basankusu in?
Basankusu uses the Africa/Kinshasa IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Basankusu?
Is Basankusu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Basankusu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basankusu today?
Today in Basankusu: sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset is at 17:51, giving 12h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Basankusu tonight?
The moon phase over Basankusu tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Basankusu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Basankusu, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.