Official time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 2 different time zones: UTC+1 (West Africa Standard Time), UTC+2 (Central Africa Time). The main clock shows the time in Kinshasa; the table above shows the current time in each zone.
Kinshasa does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+1 all year round.
The time is calculated using the official IANA time zone database (version 2026.1), the same one used by operating systems and mobile phones, and it is synchronized with our server clock to correct any drift on your device.
How to use the clock
Check the time: the large clock updates itself every second and also shows the date and the time zone.
Find any place: type the name of a city or a country in the search box at the top and pick a result.
Compare times: “Difference from your time” tells you how many hours apart the place is from your current time zone.
Customize the view: choose the 12- or 24-hour format and whether to show seconds. Your choice, like normal or dark mode, is saved in your browser.
Build your world clock: on the home page you can add or remove cities from your list; it will be remembered next time.
Share the result with the Facebook, WhatsApp, X or Telegram buttons, or copy the link.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it now in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The current time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is shown on the clock at the top of this page and updates every second. In Kinshasa, the time zone currently in effect is: West Africa Standard Time (UTC+1).
How many time zones does the Democratic Republic of the Congo have?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 2 different time zones: UTC+1 (West Africa Standard Time), UTC+2 (Central Africa Time). The IANA database lists 2 zone identifiers for it.
Do the clocks change in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kinshasa does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+1 all year round.
What is the time difference between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and London?
Right now the time difference between Kinshasa and London is +1 h. It may vary at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time or if they change on different dates.
How do I know the time difference between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and where I am?
On this page, “Difference from your time” is calculated automatically using the time zone set on your device, so you do not need to work anything out.