Current local time in Tshela, DR Congo
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Tshela
Tshela, Kongo Central, DR Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Kinshasa), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 38,845.
| Country: | DR Congo |
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| State / region: | Kongo Central |
| Coordinates: | 5°00′S / 12°57′E |
| Population: | 38,845 |
| Currency: | Congolese Franc (CDF) |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +243 |
Time zone in Tshela
| 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
Tshela does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tshela today
| Sunrise: | 05:45 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 11:52 |
| Day length: | 12h 14m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:24 – 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 Tshela
- LondonSame timeTshela is on the same time
- New York+5 hTshela is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeTshela is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Tshela time
What time zone is Tshela in?
Tshela uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kinshasa (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Tshela observe daylight saving time?
Tshela does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tshela and London?
Right now Tshela 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 Tshela and New York?
Right now Tshela 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.