Current Date And Time In Kikwit, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Friday, 14 August 2026
05:23:49 WAT
State: Kwilu
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 509,367
District: Kikwit
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kikwit, a city in Kwilu, 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 Kikwit — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kikwit | |
| District / County | Kikwit | |
| State | Kwilu | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 509,367 | |
| Area | 92.00 km² (35.52 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kwilu | #1 of 7 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 | 466 | |
| In Feet | 1,529 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -5.04 | |
| Longitude | 18.82 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.041° S 18.816° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 2' 28" S 18° 48' 58" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 2.46' S 18° 48.97' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Cuilo Camboso, Angola (273 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 | 🔥 05:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 58m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kinshasa |
Kikwit is a city situated in Kwilu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Kikwit, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kikwit 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 Kwilu
The latitude and longitude of Kikwit pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 466 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kikwit on the map
Kikwit 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 Kikwit 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. › Kikwit exchange rates
To ring a number in Kikwit 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 Kikwit and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kikwit ranks #1 of 7 cities in Kwilu. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kwilu market. › Cities near Kikwit
Kikwit has a recorded population of approximately 509,367 people. That places it #1 of 7 cities with population data in Kwilu. Browse more cities in Kwilu for comparison.
Kikwit spans approximately 92.00 square kilometers (35.52 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kikwit sits within Kikwit, is part of Kwilu in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kikwit keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:50 AM and sets around 05:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kikwit price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Kikwit currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kikwit lands you closest to Cuilo Camboso, Angola, about 273 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kikwit sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
