Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 17:11:45.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 16,000,000
- Coordinates
- 4.33° S, 15.31° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Kinshasa
- Currency
- Franc (CDF)
- Languages
- French, Lingala, ktu, Kongo +2 more
- Country Area
- 2,345,410 km²
Time Difference Between Kinshasa and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in Kinshasa
Current weather conditions in Kinshasa including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
31°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
57%
Wind
3.1 km/h
Visibility
22 km
31°
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Cities Near Kinshasa
- Time in Brazzaville8 km
- Time in Masina11 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Kinshasa
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Kinshasa and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Kinshasa and Paris
Map of Kinshasa
Map showing the location of Kinshasa at coordinates -4.32758, 15.31357.
About Kinshasa Time
Kinshasa is located in Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congoand follows the Africa/Kinshasa time zone. The city has a population of approximately 16,000,000 people.
The current local time in Kinshasa is determined by the Africa/Kinshasa time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Kinshasa, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kinshasa
What time zone is Kinshasa in?
Kinshasa is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone (GMT+1) in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What is the current UTC offset for Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is currently at UTC+1.
Does Kinshasa observe daylight saving time?
No, Kinshasa does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+1) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Kinshasa?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, updated every second.