Current Date And Time In Lodja, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Friday, 14 August 2026
03:26:18 WAT
State: Sankuru
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 91,409
District: Lodja
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lodja, a city in Sankuru, 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 Lodja — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lodja | |
| District / County | Lodja | |
| State | Sankuru | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 91,409 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Sankuru | #1 of 3 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 | 478 | |
| In Feet | 1,568 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -3.52 | |
| Longitude | 23.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 3.521° S 23.601° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 31' 16" S 23° 36' 2" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 31.26' S 23° 36.03' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sankuru Capital | 163 km South of Lusambo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Cassanguidi, Angola (509 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 | 🔥 05:29 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:31 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 1m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Lodja is a city situated in Sankuru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Lodja, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Lodja 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 Sankuru
The latitude and longitude of Lodja pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 478 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lodja on the map
Lodja 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 Lodja 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. › Lodja exchange rates
To ring a number in Lodja 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 Lodja and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lodja ranks #1 of 3 cities in Sankuru. It lies about 163 km South of Lusambo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sankuru market. › Cities near Lodja
Lodja has a recorded population of approximately 91,409 people. That places it #1 of 3 cities with population data in Sankuru. Browse more cities in Sankuru for comparison.
Lodja sits within Lodja, is part of Sankuru in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Lodja keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:29 AM and sets around 05:31 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lodja price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Lodja currency page.
Lodja is about 163 km South of Lusambo, the capital of Sankuru. See cities near Lodja for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lodja lands you closest to Cassanguidi, Angola, about 509 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lodja sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
