Current Date And Time In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Friday, 07 August 2026
13:00:02 WAT
State: Kinshasa
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 16,000,000
District: Kinshasa
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kinshasa, a city in Kinshasa, 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 Kinshasa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kinshasa | |
| District / County | Kinshasa | |
| State | Kinshasa | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,000,000 | |
| Area | 9,965.00 km² (3,847.51 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Kinshasa | #1 of 2 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 | 281 | |
| In Feet | 922 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -4.33 | |
| Longitude | 15.31 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.328° S 15.314° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 19' 39" S 15° 18' 49" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 19.65' S 15° 18.81' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Brazzaville, Republic Of The Congo (8 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 | 🔥 06:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:04 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 58m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kinshasa | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1881-01-01 |
Kinshasa is a city situated in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Kinshasa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kinshasa as a National 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 Kinshasa
The latitude and longitude of Kinshasa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 281 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kinshasa on the map
Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa 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. › Kinshasa exchange rates
To ring a number in Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kinshasa ranks #1 of 2 cities in Kinshasa. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kinshasa market. › Cities near Kinshasa
Kinshasa has a recorded population of approximately 16,000,000 people. That places it #1 of 2 cities with population data in Kinshasa. Browse more cities in Kinshasa for comparison.
Kinshasa spans approximately 9,965.00 square kilometers (3,847.51 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kinshasa sits within Kinshasa, is part of Kinshasa in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a National Capital.
Kinshasa keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:05 AM and sets around 06:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kinshasa price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Kinshasa currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kinshasa lands you closest to Brazzaville, Republic Of The Congo, about 8 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kinshasa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
