Time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 2 time zones. Here's the time in each one now.
West Africa Standard Time (UTC+1)
Includes Kinshasa, Masina and Kikwit
Daylight saving: Not observed
Central Africa Time (UTC+2)
Includes Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi and Kisangani
Daylight saving: Not observed
- Time zones
- 2
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Capital
- Kinshasa
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Upcoming public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Friday 25 December 2026Christmas Day
- Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
- Monday 4 January 2027Martyrs' Day
- Saturday 16 January 2027National Hero Laurent Désiré Kabila Day, National Hero Patrice Emery Lumumba Day (observed)
- Sunday 17 January 2027National Hero Patrice Emery Lumumba Day
- Tuesday 6 April 2027Day of the Struggle of Simon Kimbangu and African Consciousness
All public holidays and clock changes in Democratic Republic of the Congo →
Time in cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Kinshasa | UTC+1 | |
| Lubumbashi | UTC+2 | |
| Mbuji-Mayi | UTC+2 | |
| Kisangani | UTC+2 | |
| Kananga | UTC+2 | |
| Likasi | UTC+2 | |
| Kolwezi | UTC+2 | |
| Tshikapa | UTC+2 | |
| Beni | UTC+2 |
Questions
How many time zones does the Democratic Republic of the Congo have?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 2 time zones: West Africa Standard Time (UTC+1) and Central Africa Time (UTC+2).
Does the Democratic Republic of the Congo have daylight saving time?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Sunday 11 October 2026