Current Time in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Lat/Long: 5.04° S, 18.82° E
Elevation: 466 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 115 cities in Democratic Republic of Congo by population
Province: Kwilu
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa
Solar time: clocks run about 15m behind the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT
Daylight Hours in Kikwit
Kikwit gets 11h 50m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset is at 17:38.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 49m near the June solstice to 12h 25m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 04:32 | 05:48 | 11:43 | 15:06 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:32 | 05:49 | 11:44 | 15:06 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:32 | 05:49 | 11:44 | 15:07 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:32 | 05:49 | 11:44 | 15:07 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:32 | 05:49 | 11:44 | 15:07 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:32 | 05:49 | 11:44 | 15:07 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:33 | 05:50 | 11:45 | 15:07 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Kikwit
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
40.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:32
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How Far Is Kikwit From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,178 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,203 km | NNW (347deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,495 km | ENE (64deg) |
| London | 6,541 km | NNW (346deg) |
| Moscow | 6,976 km | NNE (12deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,285 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 9,467 km | E (88deg) |
| New York | 10,611 km | NW (310deg) |
Kikwit's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kikwit and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.0deg N, 161.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kikwit
What time is it in Kikwit right now?
The current local time in Kikwit is 09:08 on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. Kikwit follows the Africa/Kinshasa time zone.
What time zone is Kikwit in?
Kikwit 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 Kikwit?
Is Kikwit on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kikwit is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kikwit tonight?
The moon phase over Kikwit tonight is Waning Crescent with 40.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Kikwit?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kikwit, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.