Current Date And Time In Likasi, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Monday, 03 August 2026
13:53:01 WAT
State: Haut-Katanga
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 635,768
District: Likasi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Likasi, a city in Haut-Katanga, 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 Likasi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Likasi | |
| District / County | Likasi | |
| State | Haut-Katanga | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 635,768 | |
| Area | 235.00 km² (90.73 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Haut-Katanga | #2 of 6 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 | 1,288 | |
| In Feet | 4,226 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -10.98 | |
| Longitude | 26.74 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.983° S 26.738° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 58' 59" S 26° 44' 18" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 58.98' S 26° 44.3' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Haut-Katanga Capital | 110 km Southeast of Lubumbashi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kansanshi, Zambia (128 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 | 🔥 05:28 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:09 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Likasi is a city situated in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Likasi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Likasi 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 Haut-Katanga
The latitude and longitude of Likasi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,288 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Likasi on the map
Likasi 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 Likasi 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. › Likasi exchange rates
To ring a number in Likasi 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 Likasi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Likasi ranks #2 of 6 cities in Haut-Katanga. It lies about 110 km Southeast of Lubumbashi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Haut-Katanga market. › Cities near Likasi
Likasi has a recorded population of approximately 635,768 people. That places it #2 of 6 cities with population data in Haut-Katanga. Browse more cities in Haut-Katanga for comparison.
Likasi spans approximately 235.00 square kilometers (90.73 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Likasi sits within Likasi, is part of Haut-Katanga in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Likasi keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:28 AM and sets around 05:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Likasi price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Likasi currency page.
Likasi is about 110 km Southeast of Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut-Katanga. See cities near Likasi for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Likasi lands you closest to Kansanshi, Zambia, about 128 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Likasi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
