Current Time in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo Now

Q: What is the current time in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo?

The current local time in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo is 10:04 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa (UTCUTC+01:00, WAT).

Q: What time zone is Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo in?

Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo observes the Africa/Kinshasa timezone, which is UTCUTC+01:00. The timezone abbreviation is WAT.

Q: Is Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo today?

Today in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo, the sun rises at 05:57 AM and sets at 05:55 PM, giving 11h 58m of daylight (April 26, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo today?

Today's moon phase in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo is Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated (April 26, 2026). Moonrise: 14:17. Moonset: 01:46.

Q: What is the international dialing code for DR Congo?

The international dialing code (country code) for DR Congo is +243. The internet country-code top-level domain is .cd. A typical phone number format is: XX XXX XXXX.

Q: What is the population of Kinshasa?

The population of Kinshasa is approximately 17.1 million people.

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☀ Daytime ·Sunset05:55 PM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 05:57 AM

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🌇 05:55 PM

📍 Location	Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo
🌏 Country	🇨🇩 DR Congo
⏲️ Timezone	Africa/Kinshasa
📐 Coordinates	4.3276° S, 15.3136° E
👥 Population	17,071,000 approx.
💵 Currency	Congolese Franc (Fr)

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 05:57 AM ↓ 05:55 PM

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Moon Phases

Waxing Gibbous · 74% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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🌅05:57 AM🌇05:55 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	04:46 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	05:11 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	05:36 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	05:57 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	05:57 AM – 06:25 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	11:56 AM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	05:27 PM – 05:55 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	05:55 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	06:17 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	06:41 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	07:06 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	11h 58m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

73.6% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise14:17

🌑 Moonset01:46

📏 Distance384,724 km

Upcoming Moon Phases

Phase	Date	Time
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-01	18:23
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-09	22:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-16	21:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	12:02

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Local Business HoursKinshasa

🏢 Office Hours	09:00-17:00	📅 Holiday
🏦 Bank Hours	09:00-15:00	📅 Holiday
🛒 Shop Hours	09:00-20:00	📅 Holiday
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	📅 Weekend Today

Emergency NumbersKinshasa

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Police

112

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Fire

118

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Ambulance

112

Time Difference with World CitiesKinshasa vs major cities

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Phone & Country InfoDR Congo

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Dialing Code

+243

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.cd

Country domain

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Phone Format

XX XXX XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

C/D/E

220V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call DR Congo from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++243, then the local number (format:XX XXX XXXX).

Daylight Hours by MonthKinshasa · 2026

Jan

12h 21m

Feb

12h 15m

Mar

12h 8m

Apr

12h 1m

May

11h 55m

Jun

11h 52m

Jul

11h 53m

Aug

11h 58m

Sep

12h 5m

Oct

12h 12m

Nov

12h 19m

Dec

12h 22m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (April 26) has11h 58mof daylight in Kinshasa.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo

❓What is the current time in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo?

❓What time zone is Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo in?

❓Is Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo today?

❓What is the moon phase in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo today?

❓What is the international dialing code for DR Congo?

❓What is the population of Kinshasa?

About Kinshasa Time, timezone & local overview

Clocks in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, DR Congo now show 10:04 AM — Sunday, April 26, 2026. This location uses Africa/Kinshasa (UTCUTC+01:00), abbreviated as WAT. Daylight Saving Time is not observed at this time of year. Around 17.1 million people call Kinshasa home. Today offers 11h 58m of sunlight, from 05:57 AM sunrise to 05:55 PM sunset. The current lunar phase is Waxing Gibbous, 73.6% illuminated. The currency used here is Congolese Franc (Fr).