Current Time in Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Lat/Long: 5.84° S, 13.46° E
Elevation: 183 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 115 cities in Democratic Republic of Congo by population
Province: Kongo-Central
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
The time now in Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Matadi currently observes WAT, UTC+1. Clocks in Matadi are set to UTC+01:00 under the Africa/Kinshasa zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. 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. Its elevation is a gentle 183 m. Matadi is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 5685 km off. A major centre in Democratic Republic of Congo, Matadi keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Matadi gets 12h 15m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:42 and sunset at 17:58.
Matadi Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Matadi
Matadi gets 12h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Matadi is at 05:42 and sunset in Matadi is at 17:58.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 47m near the June solstice to 12h 28m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 04:30 | 05:42 | 11:50 | 15:01 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:29 | 05:42 | 11:50 | 15:02 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:29 | 05:42 | 11:50 | 15:02 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:28 | 05:41 | 11:50 | 15:03 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:28 | 05:41 | 11:50 | 15:03 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:28 | 05:41 | 11:50 | 15:03 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:27 | 05:41 | 11:49 | 15:04 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Matadi
Sunrise
in Matadi
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Matadi
↓
5:58 PM
Day Length
12h 15m
Dawn
in Matadi
5:21 AM
Dusk
in Matadi
6:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Matadi
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
85.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:45
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:20
Distances & Clock Changes in Matadi
How Far Is Matadi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,685 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 6,177 km | N (351deg) |
| London | 6,507 km | N (350deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,706 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,069 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Moscow | 7,199 km | NNE (15deg) |
| Singapore | 10,063 km | E (89deg) |
| New York | 10,218 km | NW (311deg) |
Matadi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Matadi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.8deg N, 166.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matadi
What time is it in Matadi right now?
The current local time in Matadi is 16:40 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Matadi follows the Africa/Kinshasa time zone.
What time zone is Matadi in?
Clocks in Matadi follow the Africa/Kinshasa IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 Matadi?
Is Matadi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Matadi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Matadi today?
Matadi sees sunrise at 05:42 and sunset at 17:58 today, giving 12h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Matadi tonight?
Tonight the moon over Matadi is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 85.5%.
What is solar time in Matadi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Matadi, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.