Current Date And Time In Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
14:01:04 WAT
State: Haut-Katanga
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 2,221,925
District: Lubumbashi (city)
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lubumbashi, 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 Lubumbashi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lubumbashi | |
| District / County | Lubumbashi (city) | |
| State | Haut-Katanga | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,221,925 | |
| Area | 747.00 km² (288.42 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Haut-Katanga | #1 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 | 1,260 | |
| In Feet | 4,134 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -11.66 | |
| Longitude | 27.48 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.661° S 27.479° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 39' 39" S 27° 28' 46" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 39.65' S 27° 28.76' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Chililabombwe, Zambia (87 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 | 🌅 05:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1910-01-01 |
Lubumbashi is a city situated in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Lubumbashi (city), which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Lubumbashi as a State / Province Capital. 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 Lubumbashi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,260 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lubumbashi on the map
Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi 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. › Lubumbashi exchange rates
To ring a number in Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lubumbashi ranks #1 of 6 cities in Haut-Katanga. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Haut-Katanga market. › Cities near Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi has a recorded population of approximately 2,221,925 people. That places it #1 of 6 cities with population data in Haut-Katanga. Browse more cities in Haut-Katanga for comparison.
Lubumbashi spans approximately 747.00 square kilometers (288.42 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lubumbashi sits within Lubumbashi (city), is part of Haut-Katanga in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Lubumbashi keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:28 AM and sets around 05:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lubumbashi price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Lubumbashi currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lubumbashi lands you closest to Chililabombwe, Zambia, about 87 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lubumbashi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
