Current local time in Kolwezi, DR Congo
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Kolwezi
Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Lubumbashi), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 418,000.
| Country: | DR Congo |
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| State / region: | Lualaba |
| Coordinates: | 10°43′S / 25°28′E |
| Population: | 418,000 |
| Currency: | Congolese Franc (CDF) |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +243 |
Time zone in Kolwezi
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lubumbashi |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in DR Congo: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Kolwezi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kolwezi today
| Sunrise: | 05:50 |
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| Sunset: | 18:14 |
| Solar noon: | 12:02 |
| Day length: | 12h 23m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:29 – 18:35 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kolwezi
- London+1 hKolwezi is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hKolwezi is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hKolwezi is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kolwezi time
What time zone is Kolwezi in?
Kolwezi uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lubumbashi (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Kolwezi observe daylight saving time?
Kolwezi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kolwezi and London?
Right now Kolwezi is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kolwezi and New York?
Right now Kolwezi is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.