Current Time in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00 · 16,000,000pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+1 — West Africa Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
| IANA | Africa/Kinshasa |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Sunset | 17:58 |
| Day Length | 11h 52m |
| Solar noon | 12:02 |
| Twilight | 05:43 – 18:21 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | -4.33°, 15.31° |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Calling code | +243 |
Plan with Kinshasa time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Kinshasa.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Kinshasa, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+1.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with London: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Kinshasa matches 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Kinshasa does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Kinshasa
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +5h |
| Los Angeles | +8h |
| London | Same time |
| Berlin | -1h |
| Dubai | -3h |
| Mumbai | -4h 30m |
| Shanghai | -7h |
| Tokyo | -8h |
| Sydney | -9h |
| São Paulo | +4h |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kinshasa in?
Kinshasa uses West Africa Standard Time (GMT+1, UTC+01:00). IANA identifier: Africa/Kinshasa. Kinshasa does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Kinshasa today?
Sunrise 06:06, sunset 17:58. Day length: 11h 52m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:02.
Moon phase in Kinshasa?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.