Does Lubumbashi observe daylight saving time?

No. Lubumbashi stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and London?

London is 2 hours behind Lubumbashi right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Lubumbashi?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

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

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Lubumbashi's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Lubumbashi time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Lubumbashi's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Lubumbashi time).

Current Time in Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa — CAT

UTC+02:00No clock changesAfrica/Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa

07:53:12 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa is 7:53 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Lubumbashi is on CAT (UTC+02:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Lubumbashi

Time zone and daylight saving time in Lubumbashi

Time zone (IANA): Africa/Lubumbashi
Current offset: CAT (UTC+02:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Lubumbashi does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+02:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:36 AM

Sunset

06:10 PM

Day length

12h 34m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:53 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 12h 49m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 26m

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 Lubumbashi	Overlap with Lubumbashi
New York	12:53	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
London	17:53	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:53	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Johannesburg	19:53	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:53	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
Mumbai	23:23	+3 h 30 min	05:30–13:30	4 h 30 min (09:00–13:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Lubumbashi

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 Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi International Airport FBM10 km straight-line
Bangoka International Airport FKI1,371 km straight-line
Ndjili International Airport FIH1,552 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lubumbashi observe daylight saving time?: No. Lubumbashi stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and London?: London is 2 hours behind Lubumbashi right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Lubumbashi?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Lubumbashi overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Lubumbashi's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Lubumbashi time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Lubumbashi's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Lubumbashi time).

Time in other cities, compared with Lubumbashi

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