Current Date And Time In Watsa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:14:34 WAT
State: Haut-Uele
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 47,278
District: Watsa
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Watsa, a city in Haut-Uele, 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 Watsa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Watsa | |
| District / County | Watsa | |
| State | Haut-Uele | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 47,278 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Haut-Uele | #3 of 4 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 | 1,018 | |
| In Feet | 3,340 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 3.04 | |
| Longitude | 29.54 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 3.037° N 29.536° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 2' 14" N 29° 32' 8" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 2.23' N 29° 32.13' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Haut-Uele Capital | 215 km West of Isiro | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Arua, Uganda (153 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 | 🔥 04:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:13 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 15m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Watsa is a city situated in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Watsa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Watsa 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-Uele
The latitude and longitude of Watsa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,018 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Watsa on the map
Watsa 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 Watsa 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. › Watsa exchange rates
To ring a number in Watsa 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 Watsa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Watsa ranks #3 of 4 cities in Haut-Uele. It lies about 215 km West of Isiro, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Haut-Uele market. › Cities near Watsa
Watsa has a recorded population of approximately 47,278 people. That places it #3 of 4 cities with population data in Haut-Uele. Browse more cities in Haut-Uele for comparison.
Watsa sits within Watsa, is part of Haut-Uele in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Watsa keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 04:58 AM and sets around 05:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Watsa price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Watsa currency page.
Watsa is about 215 km West of Isiro, the capital of Haut-Uele. See cities near Watsa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Watsa lands you closest to Arua, Uganda, about 153 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Watsa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
