Time Now in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
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Kinshasa ranks
#8 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 4.44° S, 15.27° E
Elevation: 281 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Democratic Republic of Congo
Province: Kinshasa
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT
Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kinshasa
Daylight Hours in Kinshasa
Kinshasa gets 11h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kinshasa is at 06:08 and sunset in Kinshasa is at 18:01.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 52m near the June solstice to 12h 23m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Kinshasa
What is the current local time in Kinshasa?
The live local time in Kinshasa is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kinshasa currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Kinshasa in?
Kinshasa uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Kinshasa observe daylight saving time?
No. Kinshasa stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Kinshasa's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kinshasa.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:52 | 06:08 | 12:05 | 15:28 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:52 | 06:08 | 12:05 | 15:28 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:52 | 06:08 | 12:05 | 15:28 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:52 | 06:08 | 12:05 | 15:28 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:52 | 06:08 | 12:05 | 15:28 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:53 | 06:08 | 12:05 | 15:28 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:53 | 06:08 | 12:05 | 15:28 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kinshasa
Sunrise
in Kinshasa
↑
6:08 AM
Sunset
in Kinshasa
↓
6:01 PM
Day Length
11h 53m
Dawn
in Kinshasa
5:45 AM
Dusk
in Kinshasa
6:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kinshasa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:03
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kinshasa
How Far Is Kinshasa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,432 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 6,057 km | N (350deg) |
| London | 6,391 km | NNW (349deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,822 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,952 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Moscow | 6,999 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Singapore | 9,858 km | E (89deg) |
| New York | 10,268 km | NW (311deg) |
Kinshasa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kinshasa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 4.4deg N, 164.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kinshasa
What time is it in Kinshasa right now?
The current local time in Kinshasa is 06:54 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kinshasa follows the Africa/Kinshasa time zone.
What time zone is Kinshasa in?
Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa?
Is Kinshasa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kinshasa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kinshasa today?
Today in Kinshasa: sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset is at 18:01, giving 11h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kinshasa tonight?
The moon phase over Kinshasa tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Kinshasa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kinshasa, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.