UTC +01:00
WAT - Currently observed in DR Congo
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The IANA time zone identifier for DR Congo is
Africa/Kinshasa
Time difference from DR Congo
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from DR Congo (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇨🇩 DR Congo |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa |
| ISO Code | CD / COD |
| IANA Zone | Africa/Kinshasa |
| UTC Offset | +01:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | CDF - Congolese Franc |
| Population | 99,000,000 |
| Area | 2,344,858 km² |
| Calling Code | ++243 |
| Languages | French |
| Cities | 4 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbuji-Mayi | 08:25 | Africa/Lubumbashi | - |
| Lubumbashi | 08:25 | Africa/Lubumbashi | - |
| Goma | 08:25 | Africa/Lubumbashi | - |
| Kinshasa | 08:25 | Africa/Kinshasa | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in DR Congo? + −
The current local time in DR Congo is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Africa/Kinshasa,
currently at UTC+01:00 (WAT).
The exact time right now is
08:25:23
on Friday, 14 August 2026.
Does DR Congo observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
DR Congo is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+01:00 (WAT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Africa/Kinshasa zone entry.
What UTC offset is DR Congo? + −
DR Congo is currently at UTC+01:00,
using the abbreviation WAT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Africa/Kinshasa.
To convert a time to or from DR Congo, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of DR Congo? + −
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.
It uses the
Africa/Kinshasa IANA time zone.
See the Kinshasa time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does DR Congo use? + −
DR Congo uses the Congolese Franc
(
CDF) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++243.