Likasi runs on UTC+2 (CAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Likasi and your time
Likasi at a glance
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Haut-Katanga |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.98° S, 26.74° E |
Likasi time zone and clock changes
Local time in Likasi is UTC+2 year round, under the Africa/Lubumbashi rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Likasi, because the Democratic Republic of the Congo spans 2 offsets.
Clock changes in Likasi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Likasi for 2026 or 2027.
Likasi time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Likasi: the clock reads 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 |
Likasi 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, sunset and day length in Likasi
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Likasi last between 11 hours 29 minutes and 12 hours 46 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Likasi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:30 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:48 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Likasi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Likasi: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Places close to Likasi
Every city below shares Likasi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipushi | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lubumbashi | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Solwezi (Zambia) | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kolwezi | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chililabombwe (Zambia) | 194 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chingola (Zambia) | 212 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bukama | 220 km (137 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mansa (Zambia) | 236 km (147 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Likasi 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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Plan around the time in Likasi
- Convert a time to or from Likasi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Likasi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Likasi in?
Likasi uses the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Likasi use daylight saving time?
No. Likasi stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Likasi and New York?
Likasi 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 Likasi does not.
Is Likasi on the same time as Kinshasa?
No. Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Likasi, because the Democratic Republic of the Congo uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Likasi?
About 12 hours 46 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 29 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.