Current Time in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
WATUTC+1
Kinshasa time zone
Time Zone
West Africa Time (WAT)
IANA: Africa/Kinshasa
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
4.33° S, 15.31° E
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Sunset
5:55 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa to New York | -5 hours | |
| Kinshasa to London | Same time | |
| Kinshasa to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Kinshasa to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kinshasa to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kinshasa. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
About time in Kinshasa
What time zone is Kinshasa in?
Kinshasa is on West Africa Time (IANA time zone Africa/Kinshasa), which is WAT (UTC+1) all year.
Does Kinshasa observe daylight saving time?
No. Kinshasa does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Kinshasa. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kinshasa?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 5:55 PM local time, giving 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the same time as Kinshasa?
No. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Kinshasa follows West Africa Time.