What time zone is Kimpese in?

Kimpese uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Does Kimpese observe daylight saving time?

No. Kimpese uses WAT (UTC+1) all year.

Current Time in Kimpese, Bangu, Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

5:14:24 AM

05:14:24

Thursday, November 5, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Kinshasa

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Time zone details

Kimpese does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kimpese

Sunrise5:36 AMSolar noon11:45 AMSunset5:55 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Administrative area: Bas-Congo
District: Bangu
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)

Practical

Country languages: French, Lingala, Kongo, Swahili, Luba-Lulua
Dialing code: +243
Population: 79,539
Elevation: Approximately 326 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 5° 33' S / 14° 25' E

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Clock changes in Kimpese

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:36 AM
Solar noon: 11:45 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 19 min16 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:14 AM – 6:17 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:49 AM – 6:42 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:23 AM – 7:07 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination15%

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:36 AM (east, 105.8°)
Sunset: 5:55 PM (west, 254.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 19 min16 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:45 AM (79.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 6:17 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:49 AM – 6:42 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:23 AM – 7:07 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (15% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:36 AM (east, 89.2°)
Moonset: 2:57 PM (west, 267.6°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, November 5	5:36 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 19 min	16 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, November 6	5:36 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 20 min	16 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	5:35 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 20 min	16 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	5:35 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 20 min	16 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 9	5:35 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 20 min	16 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	5:35 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 21 min	16 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	5:35 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 21 min	15 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Mon, Jan 4, 2027Day of the Martyrs

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kimpese in?: Kimpese uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Kinshasa.
When is the next clock change in Kimpese?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kimpese in the next 12 months
Does Kimpese observe daylight saving time?: No. Kimpese uses WAT (UTC+1) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Kimpese?: Kimpese is UTC+1 all year