What time zone is Mbandaka in?

Mbandaka currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Kinshasa.

What is the UTC offset in Mbandaka right now?

Mbandaka is currently UTC+01:00

Current Time in Mbandaka, Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo

5:05:33 PM

17:05:33

Friday, September 25, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Kinshasa

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Time zone details

Mbandaka does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mbandaka

Sunrise5:35 AMSolar noon11:38 AMSunset5:41 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Mbandaka in the next 12 monthsView schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Administrative area: Équateur
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)

Practical

Languages: French, Lingala, Kongo, Swahili, Luba-Lulua
Dialing code: +243
Population: 455,011
Elevation: Approximately 315 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 0° 02' N / 18° 15' E

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Clock changes in Mbandaka

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Solar noon: 11:38 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 06 min

Civil twilight: 5:14 AM – 6:02 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:50 AM – 6:26 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:26 AM – 6:50 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:35 AM (east, 90.9°)
Sunset: 5:41 PM (west, 269.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 06 min
Solar noon: 11:38 AM (89.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 6:02 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:50 AM – 6:26 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:26 AM – 6:50 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:48 PM (east, 92.4°)
Moonset: 4:25 AM (west, 264.4°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 25	5:35 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 06 min	No change
Saturday, September 26	5:35 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 06 min	No change
Sunday, September 27	5:34 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 06 min	No change
Monday, September 28	5:34 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 06 min	1 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:34 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 06 min	No change
Wednesday, September 30	5:33 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 06 min	No change
Thursday, October 1	5:33 AM	5:39 PM	12 hr 06 min	No change

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Time context

Mbandaka follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Kinshasa

Current time offsetUTC+01:00 (WAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Mon, Jan 4, 2027Day of the Martyrs

Nearby scheduled airports for Mbandaka, Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mbandaka AirportMDKMedium airport4.3 km southeast

Source: OurAirports record · MDK / FZEA

About 4.3 km (2.7 mi) southeast of Mbandaka

Scheduled airline service in source data

Inongo AirportINOSmall airport · Serves Inongo222 km south

Source: OurAirports record · INO / FZBA

About 222 km (138 mi) south of Mbandaka