Africa · Africa/Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo
July 11, 2026
Spans 2 time zones (UTC+1 to UTC+2).
Current time in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Time zones in Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Zone | Current time | UTC offset | Major city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Kinshasa | UTC+1 | Kinshasa | |
| Africa/Lubumbashi | UTC+2 | — |
Quick facts
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Population
- 84,068,091
- Currency
- Franc (CDF)
- Phone code
- +243
- Daylight saving
- No
Cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Neighbouring countries
Angola
Burundi
Central African Republic
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
South Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
ZambiaAbout Democratic Republic of the Congo
From its western edge to its eastern one, Democratic Republic of the Congo spans UTC+1 to UTC+2. This page keeps time with Kinshasa at UTC+1.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has its capital at Kinshasa, is home to about 84 million people and covers about 2,345,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Angola, Burundi and Central African Republic, among others. The main languages are French and Lingala. The currency is the franc (CDF).
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Democratic Republic of the Congo right now?
- The clock on this page shows the live time in Democratic Republic of the Congo's representative zone around the capital Kinshasa (Africa/Kinshasa), currently UTC+1. The other zones are listed in the table.
- How many time zones does Democratic Republic of the Congo have?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo spans 2 time zones, from UTC+1 to UTC+2.
- Does Democratic Republic of the Congo observe daylight saving time?
- No — Democratic Republic of the Congo keeps the same UTC offset all year.