Current local time in Boma, DR Congo
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Boma
Boma, Kongo Central, DR Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Kinshasa), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 162,521.
| Country: | DR Congo |
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| State / region: | Kongo Central |
| Coordinates: | 5°51′S / 13°03′E |
| Population: | 162,521 |
| Currency: | Congolese Franc (CDF) |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +243 |
Time zone in Boma
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Kinshasa |
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| 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
Boma does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Boma today
| Sunrise: | 05:44 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 11:52 |
| Day length: | 12h 15m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:23 – 18:21 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Boma
- LondonSame timeBoma is on the same time
- New York+5 hBoma is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBoma is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Boma time
What time zone is Boma in?
Boma uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kinshasa (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Boma observe daylight saving time?
Boma does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Boma and London?
Right now Boma 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 Boma and New York?
Right now Boma 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.