DR Congo time now, live flip clock
Synchronizing time
Time in the DR Congo is divided across 2 standard offsets, from UTC+1 in Kinshasa to UTC+2 in Lubumbashi. This clock shows Lubumbashi time. The live clock is synchronized with Digital Clock Online’s server after the page loads.
Time zones in the DR Congo
The DR Congo has 2 time zones.
| Time zone | Standard time | Daylight saving time |
|---|---|---|
| West Africa TimeKinshasa | WAT, UTC+1 | Not observed |
| Central Africa TimeLubumbashi | CAT, UTC+2 | Not observed |
Time zone names for developers
| IANA zone | Standard time | Daylight saving time |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/Lagos | WAT, UTC+1 | No |
| Africa/Maputo | CAT, UTC+2 | No |
How many hours ahead or behind Lubumbashi
On 7 October 2026, London is 1 hour behind Lubumbashi.
| City | Difference from Lubumbashi |
|---|---|
| London | 1 hour behind |
| New York | 6 hours behind |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead |
| Singapore | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead |
| Your time zone | Detected after this page loads |
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