Current Date And Time In Boma, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:48:38 WAT
State: Bas-Congo
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 297,009
District: Boma (city)
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Boma, a city in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Boma — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Boma | |
| District / County | Boma (city) | |
| State | Bas-Congo | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 297,009 | |
| Area | 65.00 km² (25.10 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Bas-Congo | #2 of 9 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Congolese Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CDF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +243 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cd | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -5.85 | |
| Longitude | 13.05 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.851° S 13.054° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 51' 4" S 13° 3' 13" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 51.06' S 13° 3.22' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Bas-Congo Capital | 45 km East of Matadi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Pedra do Feitiço, Angola (13 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 to +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:14 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:11 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kinshasa |
Boma is a city situated in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Boma (city), which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Boma as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Bas-Congo
The latitude and longitude of Boma pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Boma on the map
Boma runs on UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Boma run on Congolese Franc (CDF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Boma exchange rates
To ring a number in Boma from outside Democratic Republic Of The Congo, dial +243 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Boma and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Boma ranks #2 of 9 cities in Bas-Congo. It lies about 45 km East of Matadi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Bas-Congo market. › Cities near Boma
Boma has a recorded population of approximately 297,009 people. That places it #2 of 9 cities with population data in Bas-Congo. Browse more cities in Bas-Congo for comparison.
Boma spans approximately 65.00 square kilometers (25.10 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Boma sits within Boma (city), is part of Bas-Congo in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Boma keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 06:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Boma price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Boma currency page.
Boma is about 45 km East of Matadi, the capital of Bas-Congo. See cities near Boma for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Boma lands you closest to Pedra do Feitiço, Angola, about 13 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Boma sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
