Current time in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo spans multiple time zones. In Kinshasa, the current time is 8:42 AM on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Kinshasa is at GMT+1 (WAT).
Kinshasa keeps the same UTC offset (GMT+1) for at least the next 12 months.
| City | Time | UTC offset | Abbreviation | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 08:42 | GMT+1 | WAT | none in the next 12 months |
| Lubumbashi | 09:42 | GMT+2 | CAT | none in the next 12 months |
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