Time in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa is on West Africa Standard Time (UTC+1).
- Time zone
- West Africa Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Sunrise today
- 5:40 am
- Sunset today
- 5:51 pm
- Day length
- 12 hours 11 minutes
- IANA time zone
- Africa/Kinshasa
Kinshasa doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
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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 →
Questions
What time zone is Kinshasa in?
Kinshasa is on West Africa Standard Time (UTC+1). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Kinshasa.
Does Kinshasa have daylight saving time?
Kinshasa doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and London?
Kinshasa and London are on the same time.
Updated Sunday 11 October 2026