What time zone is Lisala in?

Lisala currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Current Time in Lisala, Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo

7:59:31 PM

19:59:31

Thursday, October 15, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Kinshasa

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Time zone details

Lisala does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Lisala

Sunrise5:17 AMSolar noon11:19 AMSunset5:21 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Administrative area: Mongala
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)

Practical

Country languages: French, Lingala, Kongo, Swahili, Luba-Lulua
Dialing code: +243
Population: 117,464
Elevation: Approximately 418 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 2° 09' N / 21° 31' E

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Lisala follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Kinshasa

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Clock changes in Lisala

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:17 AM
Solar noon: 11:19 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 04 min6 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:56 AM – 5:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:32 AM – 6:06 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:08 AM – 6:31 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination22%

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:17 AM (east, 98.5°)
Sunset: 5:21 PM (west, 261.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 04 min6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:19 AM (79.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:56 AM – 5:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:32 AM – 6:06 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:08 AM – 6:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:58 AM (southeast, 117.5°)
Moonset: 9:14 PM (southwest, 242.1°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 15	5:17 AM	5:21 PM	12 hr 04 min	6 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 16	5:17 AM	5:21 PM	12 hr 04 min	6 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:17 AM	5:21 PM	12 hr 04 min	6 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:17 AM	5:20 PM	12 hr 04 min	6 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:17 AM	5:20 PM	12 hr 03 min	6 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:17 AM	5:20 PM	12 hr 03 min	6 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:16 AM	5:20 PM	12 hr 03 min	6 sec shorter 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

Nearby scheduled airports for Lisala, Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gemena AirportGMAMedium airport · Serves Gemena228 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · GMA / FZFK

About 228 km (142 mi) west-northwest of Lisala

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Gbadolite AirportBDTMedium airport · Serves Gbadolite241 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · BDT / FZFD

About 241 km (150 mi) north-northwest of Lisala