Does Kinshasa observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the time difference between Kinshasa and London?

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

When is the next public holiday in Kinshasa?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

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

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

Current Time in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa — WAT

UTC+01:00No clock changesAfrica/Kinshasa

Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa

06:53:11 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa is 6:53 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Kinshasa is on WAT (UTC+01:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Kinshasa

Time zone and daylight saving time in Kinshasa

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

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

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:33 AM

Sunset

05:50 PM

Day length

12h 17m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:42 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 12h 22m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 52m

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 Kinshasa	Overlap with Kinshasa
New York	12:53	−6 h	15:00–23:00	2 h (15:00–17:00)
London	17:53	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:53	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Paris	18:53	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Johannesburg	19:53	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Dubai	21:53	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Kinshasa

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 Kinshasa

Ndjili International Airport FIH16 km straight-line
Bangoka International Airport FKI1,235 km straight-line
Lubumbashi International Airport FBM1,568 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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