Current time in Democratic Republic of the Congo
West Africa Standard Time (WAT) · UTC+1 · Capital: Kinshasa
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About Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, formally known as Zaïre from 1971 from 1997, is located in Central Africa. The country’s capital city is Kinshasa, its official language is French and it has a population of 71.7 million people. The Second Congo War, which began in 1998, has been the world’s deadliest war since World War II with 5.4 million deaths, mostly from conditions such as malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea and malnutrition. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is said to have some of the worst instances of rape and sexual violence in the world. The currency used is the Congolese franc (CDF).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Democratic Republic of the Congo in?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is spread over several time zones. The capital, Kinshasa, is on West Africa Standard Time (WAT), UTC+1.
How many time zones does the Democratic Republic of the Congo have?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 2 time zones, from UTC+1 (Kinshasa) to UTC+2 (Lubumbashi), a 1-hour spread.
Does the Democratic Republic of the Congo observe daylight saving time?
No. The Democratic Republic of the Congo does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+1 all year round.
What time is it in Kinshasa right now?
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is on West Africa Standard Time (WAT), UTC+1. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and London?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and London are on the same time at the moment. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and New York?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently 5 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Office hours in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (9:00–17:00 local time) are 09:00–17:00 in London and 04:00–12:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+1: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon….
What is the dialling code for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The international dialling code for the Democratic Republic of the Congo is +243.