Current Date And Time In Tshikapa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Friday, 14 August 2026
11:30:17 WAT
State: Kasai
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 634,529
District: Tshikapa City
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tshikapa, a city in Kasai, 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 Tshikapa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Tshikapa | |
| District / County | Tshikapa City | |
| State | Kasai | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 634,529 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Kasai | #1 of 5 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 | 484 | |
| In Feet | 1,588 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -6.42 | |
| Longitude | 20.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.416° S 20.8° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 24' 58" S 20° 47' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 24.97' S 20° 48' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Chitato, Angola (99 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 | 🔥 05:43 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:39 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Tshikapa is a city situated in Kasai, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Tshikapa City, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Tshikapa as a District Headquarters. 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 Kasai
The latitude and longitude of Tshikapa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 484 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tshikapa on the map
Tshikapa 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 Tshikapa 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. › Tshikapa exchange rates
To ring a number in Tshikapa 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 Tshikapa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Tshikapa ranks #1 of 5 cities in Kasai. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kasai market. › Cities near Tshikapa
Tshikapa has a recorded population of approximately 634,529 people. That places it #1 of 5 cities with population data in Kasai. Browse more cities in Kasai for comparison.
Tshikapa sits within Tshikapa City, is part of Kasai in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Tshikapa keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:43 AM and sets around 05:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Tshikapa price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Tshikapa currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Tshikapa lands you closest to Chitato, Angola, about 99 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tshikapa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
