Time Now in Kipushi, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Lat/Long: 11.76° S, 27.25° E
Elevation: 1,348 m above sea level
Population rank: #28 of 115 cities in Democratic Republic of Congo by population
Province: Haut-Katanga
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT
Kipushi sits in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+02:00. Kipushi does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Kipushi lies high in the uplands, around 1348 m above sea level. Kipushi is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 5110 km off. A major centre in Democratic Republic of Congo, Kipushi keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Kipushi sees 11h 51m between a 06:16 sunrise and a 18:07 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Kipushi
Daylight Hours in Kipushi
Kipushi gets 11h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kipushi is at 06:16 and sunset in Kipushi is at 18:07.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 26m near the June solstice to 12h 49m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Kipushi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kipushi right now.
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Cities Sharing Kipushi's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kipushi.
Weather in Kipushi
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Prayer Times in Kipushi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 30 Aug ● | 05:03 | 06:15 | 12:11 | 15:32 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:11 | 15:32 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 05:02 | 06:14 | 12:11 | 15:31 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 05:01 | 06:14 | 12:10 | 15:31 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 05:00 | 06:13 | 12:10 | 15:31 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 05:00 | 06:12 | 12:10 | 15:30 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:59 | 06:12 | 12:09 | 15:30 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
14-day Forecast for Kipushi
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kipushi
Sunrise
in Kipushi
↑
6:16 AM
Sunset
in Kipushi
↓
6:07 PM
Day Length
11h 51m
Dawn
in Kipushi
5:54 AM
Dusk
in Kipushi
6:29 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Kipushi
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
94.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:08
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 08:14
Distances & Clock Changes in Kipushi
How Far Is Kipushi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,110 km | NE (36deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,062 km | NE (56deg) |
| Paris | 7,170 km | NNW (342deg) |
| London | 7,513 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 7,569 km | N (6deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,861 km | WSW (249deg) |
| Singapore | 8,578 km | E (86deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,191 km | ENE (68deg) |
Kipushi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kipushi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.8deg N, 152.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kipushi
What time is it in Kipushi right now?
The current local time in Kipushi is 14:24 on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Kipushi follows the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
What time zone is Kipushi in?
Kipushi uses the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). 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 Kipushi?
Is Kipushi on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kipushi as of August 30, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kipushi today?
Today in Kipushi: sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset is at 18:07, giving 11h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kipushi tonight?
Over Kipushi tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 94.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Kipushi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kipushi, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.