Current Date And Time In Basankusu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:50:11 WAT
State: Équateur
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 41,141
District: Basankusu
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Basankusu, a city in Équateur, 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 Basankusu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Basankusu | |
| District / County | Basankusu | |
| State | Équateur | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 41,141 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Équateur | #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 | 336 | |
| In Feet | 1,102 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 1.22 | |
| Longitude | 19.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.221° N 19.802° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 13' 15" N 19° 48' 7" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 13.26' N 19° 48.12' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Équateur Capital | 215 km Southwest of Mbandaka | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Impfondo, Republic Of The Congo (199 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 | 🔥 05:40 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:53 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 12m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kinshasa |
Basankusu is a city situated in Équateur, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Basankusu, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Basankusu 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 Équateur
The latitude and longitude of Basankusu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 336 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Basankusu on the map
Basankusu 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 Basankusu 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. › Basankusu exchange rates
To ring a number in Basankusu 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 Basankusu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Basankusu ranks #3 of 4 cities in Équateur. It lies about 215 km Southwest of Mbandaka, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Équateur market. › Cities near Basankusu
Basankusu has a recorded population of approximately 41,141 people. That places it #3 of 4 cities with population data in Équateur. Browse more cities in Équateur for comparison.
Basankusu sits within Basankusu, is part of Équateur in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Basankusu keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:40 AM and sets around 05:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Basankusu price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Basankusu currency page.
Basankusu is about 215 km Southwest of Mbandaka, the capital of Équateur. See cities near Basankusu for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Basankusu lands you closest to Impfondo, Republic Of The Congo, about 199 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Basankusu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
