Time in Kananga now
3:05PMCAT
CATUTC+2+7 h vs New York (you)Africa/Maputo
No clock changes: Kananga stays on CAT (UTC+2) all year.
Clock rules in Kananga
Kananga keeps CAT (UTC+2) all year. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 2 different clock settings; Kananga is in the zone tzdata calls Africa/Maputo.
There is no daylight saving time here, and tzdata records none at any point.
Local mean solar time at 22.42° E is UTC+1:30, so the clock runs 30 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:30 PM.
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Africa/Maputo page.
Time difference from Kananga
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Kananga | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | Capital · 810 km | 2:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Brazzaville | Nearest capitals abroad · 810 km | 2:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Gitega | Nearest capitals abroad · 880 km | 3:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Kigali | Nearest capitals abroad · 950 km | 3:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 8:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −6 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 5:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −10 h | −10 h | −9 h |
| London | World cities | 1:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −1 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 2:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | 0 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 5:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
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Places near Kananga
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Kananga |
|---|---|---|
| Mbuji-Mayi | 132 km east | same clock |
| Mwene-Ditu | 169 km south-east | same clock |
| Tshikapa | 188 km west | same clock |
| Gandajika | 194 km south-east | same clock |
| Kabinda | 230 km east | same clock |
| Dundo AO | 241 km south-west | 1 h behind |
| Chitato AO | 243 km south-west | 1 h behind |
| Ilebo | 267 km north-west | same clock |
Kananga at a glance
- CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
- Population1,271,704
- Coordinates5.90° S, 22.42° E
- Elevation643 m
- Time zone IDAfrica/Maputo
- Also known asAfrica/Lubumbashi
- Standard timeCAT (UTC+2)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+243
Questions
What time zone is Kananga in?
Kananga keeps CAT (UTC+2) all year. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 2 different clock settings; Kananga is in the zone tzdata calls Africa/Maputo. Its IANA time zone ID is Africa/Maputo.
Does Kananga change its clocks?
No. Kananga stays on CAT (UTC+2) all year, and the tz database records no daylight saving time here at any point.
What is the time difference between Kananga and Kinshasa?
Kananga is 1 hour ahead of Kinshasa all year.