Kolwezi runs on UTC+2 (CAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kolwezi and your time
Kolwezi at a glance
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Lualaba |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.71° S, 25.47° E |
Which time zone Kolwezi uses
Kolwezi follows the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone and stays on UTC+2 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Kolwezi, because the Democratic Republic of the Congo spans 2 offsets.
Clock changes in Kolwezi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kolwezi for 2026 or 2027.
Kolwezi time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Kolwezi is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
Kolwezi never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Kolwezi
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Kolwezi, from 11 hours 30 minutes to 12 hours 45 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Kolwezi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:35 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:54 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 45 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kolwezi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kolwezi: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Kolwezi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kolwezi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Likasi | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bukama | 173 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Solwezi (Zambia) | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kamina | 226 km (140 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kipushi | 227 km (141 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lubumbashi | 243 km (151 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tshilenge | 282 km (175 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Kolwezi today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Tools for time in Kolwezi
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kolwezi in?
Kolwezi uses the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Kolwezi use daylight saving time?
No. Kolwezi stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kolwezi and New York?
Kolwezi is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Kolwezi does not.
Is Kolwezi on the same time as Kinshasa?
No. Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Kolwezi, because the Democratic Republic of the Congo uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Kolwezi?
About 12 hours 45 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.