Does Kikwit observe daylight saving time?

No. Kikwit stays on UTC+01:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Kikwit and London?

London is 1 hour behind Kikwit right now. The gap changes during the year because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Kikwit?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Kikwit overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Kikwit's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Kikwit time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Kikwit's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Kikwit time).

Current Time in Kikwit, Congo - Kinshasa — WAT

UTC+01:00No clock changesAfrica/Kinshasa

Kikwit, Congo - Kinshasa

08:08:39 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Kikwit, Congo - Kinshasa is 8:08 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Kikwit is on WAT (UTC+01:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Kikwit

Time zone and daylight saving time in Kikwit

Time zone (IANA): Africa/Kinshasa
Current offset: WAT (UTC+01:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Kikwit does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+01:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:19 AM

Sunset

05:37 PM

Day length

12h 18m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:28 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 12h 25m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 50m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Kikwit	Overlap with Kikwit
New York	14:08	−6 h	15:00–23:00	2 h (15:00–17:00)
London	19:08	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Lagos	20:08	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Paris	20:08	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Johannesburg	21:08	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Dubai	23:08	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Kikwit

In 50 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 57 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public
In 60 days
Martyrs Day
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Public

Airports near Kikwit

Ndjili International Airport FIH381 km straight-line
Bangoka International Airport FKI950 km straight-line
Lubumbashi International Airport FBM1,204 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kikwit observe daylight saving time?: No. Kikwit stays on UTC+01:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Kikwit and London?: London is 1 hour behind Kikwit right now. The gap changes during the year because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Kikwit?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Kikwit overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Kikwit's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Kikwit time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Kikwit's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Kikwit time).

Time in other cities, compared with Kikwit

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