Time in DR Congo
Capital · Kinshasa
2 time zones in DR Congo
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Kinshasa West Africa Standard Time |
UTC+01:00 | No | Kinshasa | |
| Africa/Lubumbashi Central Africa Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Lubumbashi |
About DR Congo
| Official name: | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Kinshasa |
| Region: | Africa · Middle Africa |
| Population: | 112,832,000 |
| Currency: | Congolese Franc (CDF, FC) |
| Calling code: | +243 |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili |
| ISO codes: | CD / COD |
| Internet domain: | .cd |
Cities in DR Congo
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Kisangani
- Masina
- Kananga
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Tshikapa
- Beni
- Bukavu
- Mwene-Ditu
- Kikwit
- Mbandaka
- Matadi
- Uvira
- Boma
- Butembo
- Gandajika
- Kalemie
- Goma
- Kindu
- Isiro
- Bandundu
- Gemena
- Ilebo
- Binga
- Bunia
- Bumba
- Mulongo
- Idiofa
- Mbanza-Ngungu
- Rutshuru
- Manono
- Miabi
- Kimpese
- Kamina
- Lisala
- Lodja
- Nyunzu
- Kipushi
- Kabinda
- Dibaya-Lubwe
- Kasongo
- Mweka
- Gbadolite
- Buta
- Fungurume
- Moanda
- Bulungu
- Kanyobagonga
- Basoko
- Lubao
- Lusambo
- Basankusu
- Nioki
- Inongo
- Tshela
- Bukama
- Pweto
Public holidays in DR Congo 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 4 Jan — Martyrs de l'Indépendance
- 5 Jan — Martyrs de l'Indépendance (jour substitut)
- 16 Jan — Journée du Héro National Laurent Désiré Kabila
- 17 Jan — Journée du Héro National Patrice Emery Lumumba
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 17 May — Journée de la Révolution et des Forces Armées
- 18 May — Journée de la Révolution et des Forces Armées (jour substitut)
Frequently asked questions about time in DR Congo
How many time zones does DR Congo have?
DR Congo has 2 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 2 different UTC offsets (UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does DR Congo use daylight saving time?
No. None of DR Congo’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo?
See the live clock on the Kinshasa time page. Kinshasa uses Africa/Kinshasa.