Current local time in Matadi, DR Congo
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Matadi
Matadi, Kongo Central, DR Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Kinshasa), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 180,109.
| Country: | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| State / region: | Kongo Central |
| Coordinates: | 5°50′S / 13°28′E |
| Population: | 180,109 |
| Currency: | Congolese Franc (CDF) |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +243 |
Time zone in Matadi
| 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
Matadi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Matadi today
| Sunrise: | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 11:50 |
| Day length: | 12h 15m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:21 – 18:19 |
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 Matadi
- LondonSame timeMatadi is on the same time
- New York+5 hMatadi is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeMatadi is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Matadi time
What time zone is Matadi in?
Matadi uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kinshasa (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Matadi observe daylight saving time?
Matadi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Matadi and London?
Right now Matadi 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 Matadi and New York?
Right now Matadi 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.