Current local time in Kikwit, DR Congo
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Kikwit
Kikwit, Kwilu, DR Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Kinshasa), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 186,991.
| Country: | DR Congo |
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| State / region: | Kwilu |
| Coordinates: | 5°02′S / 18°49′E |
| Population: | 186,991 |
| Currency: | Congolese Franc (CDF) |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +243 |
Time zone in Kikwit
| 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
Kikwit does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kikwit today
| Sunrise: | 05:21 |
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| Sunset: | 17:36 |
| Solar noon: | 11:29 |
| Day length: | 12h 14m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:00 – 17:57 |
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 Kikwit
- LondonSame timeKikwit is on the same time
- New York+5 hKikwit is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeKikwit is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Kikwit time
What time zone is Kikwit in?
Kikwit uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kinshasa (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Kikwit observe daylight saving time?
Kikwit does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kikwit and London?
Right now Kikwit 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 Kikwit and New York?
Right now Kikwit 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.