Current Time in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

WAT

IANA Identifier

Africa/Kinshasa

UTC Offset

UTC+1

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (CD)

Location Details

Coordinates

-4.4419°, 15.2663°

Population

14.3M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• N'Djili Airport (FIH) — 25 km

Nearby Cities

• Abidjan — Ivory Coast
• Abuja — Nigeria
• Accra — Ghana
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Athens — Greece
• Barcelona — Spain

Trading forex? Check our Forex Market Hours tool to see which markets are open right now — live in your local timezone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Kinshasa in?

Kinshasa is in the WAT time zone (Africa/Kinshasa), which is UTC+1 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Kinshasa observe Daylight Saving Time?

Kinshasa uses the Africa/Kinshasa IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Kinshasa?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Kinshasa?

Kinshasa has a UTC offset of UTC+1. This means it is 1 hour ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Kinshasa?

Kinshasa is served by N'Djili Airport (FIH).