Current Date And Time In Basoko, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:31:33 WAT
State: Tshopo
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 76,371
District: Basoko
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Basoko, a city in Tshopo, 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 Basoko — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Basoko | |
| District / County | Basoko | |
| State | Tshopo | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 76,371 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Tshopo | #3 of 4 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 | 375 | |
| In Feet | 1,230 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 1.24 | |
| Longitude | 23.62 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.239° N 23.616° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 14' 21" N 23° 36' 58" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 14.35' N 23° 36.96' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tshopo Capital | 193 km East-Southeast of Kisangani | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ouango, Central African Republic (362 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 | 🔥 05:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:35 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 11m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Basoko is a city situated in Tshopo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Basoko, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Basoko 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 Tshopo
The latitude and longitude of Basoko pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 375 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Basoko on the map
Basoko 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 Basoko 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. › Basoko exchange rates
To ring a number in Basoko 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 Basoko and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Basoko ranks #3 of 4 cities in Tshopo. It lies about 193 km East-Southeast of Kisangani, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tshopo market. › Cities near Basoko
Basoko has a recorded population of approximately 76,371 people. That places it #3 of 4 cities with population data in Tshopo. Browse more cities in Tshopo for comparison.
Basoko sits within Basoko, is part of Tshopo in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Basoko keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:24 AM and sets around 05:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Basoko price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Basoko currency page.
Basoko is about 193 km East-Southeast of Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo. See cities near Basoko for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Basoko lands you closest to Ouango, Central African Republic, about 362 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Basoko sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
