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Current local time in Basankusu, DR Congo

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WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time

About Basankusu

Basankusu, Équateur, DR Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Kinshasa), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 41,141.

Country:DR Congo
State / region:Équateur
Coordinates:1°13′N / 19°48′E
Population:41,141
Currency:Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages:French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Country calling code:+243

Time zone in Basankusu

IANA time zone:Africa/Kinshasa
Time zone name:West Africa Standard Time (WAT)
Current UTC offset:UTC+01:00
UTC time now:
Zones in DR Congo:2 — see all

Daylight saving time

Basankusu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Basankusu today

Sunrise:05:22
Sunset:17:27
Solar noon:11:25
Day length:12h 05m
Civil twilight:05:01 – 17:48

Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Basankusu

  • LondonSame timeBasankusu is on the same time
  • New York+5 hBasankusu is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeBasankusu is on the same time

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Frequently asked questions about Basankusu time

What time zone is Basankusu in?
Basankusu uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kinshasa (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Basankusu observe daylight saving time?
Basankusu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Basankusu and London?
Right now Basankusu and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Basankusu and New York?
Right now Basankusu is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.