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Current local time in Kimpese, DR Congo

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

About Kimpese

Kimpese, Kongo Central, DR Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Kinshasa), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 79,539.

Country:DR Congo
State / region:Kongo Central
Coordinates:5°34′S / 14°26′E
Population:79,539
Currency:Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages:French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Country calling code:+243

Time zone in Kimpese

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

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

Sunrise and sunset in Kimpese today

Sunrise:05:39
Sunset:17:54
Solar noon:11:46
Day length:12h 15m
Civil twilight:05:18 – 18:15

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 Kimpese

  • LondonSame timeKimpese is on the same time
  • New York+5 hKimpese is 5 hours ahead of New York
  • AbujaSame timeKimpese is on the same time

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Frequently asked questions about Kimpese time

What time zone is Kimpese in?
Kimpese uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kinshasa (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Kimpese observe daylight saving time?
Kimpese does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kimpese and London?
Right now Kimpese 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 Kimpese and New York?
Right now Kimpese 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.