Time Now in Nkayi, Congo 🇨🇬
Lat/Long: 4.18° S, 13.29° E
Elevation: 181 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 58 cities in Congo by population
Department: Bouenza
IANA Timezone: Africa/Brazzaville
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Congo: WAT
Local time in Nkayi runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Africa/Brazzaville). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Sitting close to the equator, Nkayi sees day length barely change from month to month. Nkayi sits at a modest 181 m above sea level. Nkayi is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 5585 km off. As one of Congo's largest cities, Nkayi is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Nkayi
Daylight Hours in Nkayi
Nkayi gets 11h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nkayi is at 06:16 and sunset in Nkayi is at 18:10.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 52m near the June solstice to 12h 22m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Nkayi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nkayi right now.
Other Cities in Congo with Local Time
Cities Sharing Nkayi's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nkayi.
Weather in Nkayi
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Prayer Times in Nkayi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 22 Jul ● | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:13 | 15:36 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:13 | 15:36 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:13 | 15:36 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:13 | 15:36 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:13 | 15:36 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:13 | 15:36 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 05:00 | 06:15 | 12:13 | 15:36 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
14-day Forecast for Nkayi
Moon Phases & Times for Nkayi
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
62.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:15
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:03
Distances & Clock Changes in Nkayi
How Far Is Nkayi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,585 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 5,992 km | N (351deg) |
| London | 6,322 km | N (350deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,765 km | WSW (245deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,010 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Moscow | 7,026 km | NNE (15deg) |
| Singapore | 10,077 km | E (89deg) |
| New York | 10,083 km | NW (311deg) |
Nkayi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nkayi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 4.2deg N, 166.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nkayi
What time is it in Nkayi right now?
The current local time in Nkayi is 18:12 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Nkayi follows the Africa/Brazzaville time zone.
What time zone is Nkayi in?
Clocks in Nkayi follow the Africa/Brazzaville 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 Nkayi?
Is Nkayi on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Nkayi as of July 22, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Nkayi tonight?
Tonight the moon over Nkayi is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 62.3%.
What is solar time in Nkayi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nkayi, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.