Current Date And Time In Kolwezi, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:44:07 WAT
State: Lualaba
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 790,248
District: Kolwezi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kolwezi, a city in Lualaba, 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 Kolwezi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kolwezi | |
| District / County | Kolwezi | |
| State | Lualaba | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 790,248 | |
| Area | 213.00 km² (82.24 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Lualaba | #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 | 1,485 | |
| In Feet | 4,872 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -10.71 | |
| Longitude | 25.47 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.715° S 25.467° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 42' 53" S 25° 28' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 42.89' S 25° 28' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Chisasa, Zambia (155 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 | 🔥 05:30 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:16 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 46m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1937-01-01 |
Kolwezi is a city situated in Lualaba, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Kolwezi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kolwezi 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 Lualaba
The latitude and longitude of Kolwezi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,485 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kolwezi on the map
Kolwezi 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 Kolwezi 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. › Kolwezi exchange rates
To ring a number in Kolwezi 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 Kolwezi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kolwezi ranks #1 of 5 cities in Lualaba. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Lualaba market. › Cities near Kolwezi
Kolwezi has a recorded population of approximately 790,248 people. That places it #1 of 5 cities with population data in Lualaba. Browse more cities in Lualaba for comparison.
Kolwezi spans approximately 213.00 square kilometers (82.24 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kolwezi sits within Kolwezi, is part of Lualaba in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Kolwezi keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:30 AM and sets around 05:16 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kolwezi price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Kolwezi currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kolwezi lands you closest to Chisasa, Zambia, about 155 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kolwezi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
