Current Time in Katwa, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
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Katwa ranks
#6 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.09° N, 29.31° E
Elevation: 1,750 m above sea level
Population rank: #43 of 115 cities in Democratic Republic of Congo by population
Province: Nord Kivu
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT
The time now in Katwa, Democratic Republic of Congo is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Katwa currently observes CAT, UTC+2. Katwa sits in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+02:00. Katwa does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At roughly 1750 m, Katwa is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3947 km away. A major centre in Democratic Republic of Congo, Katwa keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Katwa sees 12h 06m between a 05:43 sunrise and a 17:50 sunset.
Katwa Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Katwa
Katwa gets 12h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Katwa is at 05:43 and sunset in Katwa is at 17:50.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 07m near the December solstice to 12h 07m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 24 Oct ● | 04:31 | 05:43 | 11:47 | 15:04 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:31 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:04 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:31 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:04 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:30 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:05 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:30 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:05 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:30 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:05 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 04:30 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:05 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Katwa
Sunrise
in Katwa
↑
5:43 AM
Sunset
in Katwa
↓
5:50 PM
Day Length
12h 06m
Dawn
in Katwa
5:22 AM
Dusk
in Katwa
6:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Katwa
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
95.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:25
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:46
Distances & Clock Changes in Katwa
How Far Is Katwa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,947 km | NE (43deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,197 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Paris | 6,006 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Moscow | 6,235 km | N (6deg) |
| London | 6,348 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,285 km | E (89deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,581 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,475 km | ENE (68deg) |
Katwa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Katwa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.1deg S, 150.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katwa
What time is it in Katwa right now?
The current local time in Katwa is 10:33 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Katwa follows the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
What time zone is Katwa in?
Clocks in Katwa follow the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Katwa?
Is Katwa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Katwa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 24, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Katwa today?
In Katwa today the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 17:50, giving 12h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Katwa tonight?
Over Katwa tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 95.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Katwa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Katwa, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.