Current Time in Kongolo, Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo

7:23:52 PM

19:23:52

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Lubumbashi

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Time zone details

Kongolo does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kongolo

Sunrise6:00 AMSolar noon12:03 PMSunset6:07 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Kongolo in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Administrative area
Tanganyika
District
Kongolo Ville
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Congolese Franc (CDF)

Practical

Languages
French, Lingala, Kongo, Swahili, Luba-Lulua
Dialing code
+243
Population
86,932
Elevation
Approximately 562 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
5° 23' S / 27° 00' E
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Clock changes in Kongolo

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 07 min18 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination98%
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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 07 min18 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(85.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 07 min18 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 07 min18 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 08 min17 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 08 min18 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 08 min18 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 08 min18 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 09 min18 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Kongolo

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Time context

Kongolo follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Lubumbashi

Current time offsetUTC+02:00 (CAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

  1. Christmas Day
  2. New Year's Day
  3. Day of the Martyrs

Closest scheduled airport to Kongolo, Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kalemie AirportFMIMedium airport · Serves Kalemie255 km east-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · FMI / FZRF

About 255 km (158 mi) east-southeast of Kongolo

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kongolo in?
Kongolo currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lubumbashi.
When is the next clock change in Kongolo?
No clock changes are scheduled for Kongolo in the next 12 months
Does Kongolo observe daylight saving time?
Kongolo does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Kongolo right now?
Kongolo is currently UTC+02:00