DR Congo — Time & Date Guide

Complete time and date reference for DR Congo. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.

Key Facts

Primary Timezone
Africa/Kinshasa
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+1
Capital
Kinshasa
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+243
Currency
CDF
Region
Africa
Country Code
CD

Current Time in DR Congo

The primary timezone is Africa/Kinshasa (currently UTC+1). DR Congo has 1 major city tracked below.

View DR Congo World Clock →
CityTimezone
KinshasaAfrica/Kinshasa

Public Holidays in DR Congo — 2026

View the complete list of official public holidays in DR Congo for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.

DR Congo Holidays 2026 →

Sunrise & Sunset in DR Congo

Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in DR Congo.

DR Congo Sunrise & Sunset →

Daylight Saving Time in DR Congo

DR Congo does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+1 remains constant year-round.

DR Congo DST 2026 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What timezone is DR Congo in?
DR Congo uses the Africa/Kinshasa timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+1.
Does DR Congo observe daylight saving time?
No, DR Congo does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+1 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in DR Congo?
DR Congo has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the DR Congo holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of DR Congo?
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa. The country's calling code is +243 and its currency is CDF.
What is the current time in DR Congo?
The current UTC offset in DR Congo is UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa). Visit the world clock page for DR Congo to see live times for cities in the country.

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