Current Time in Congo 🇨🇬

Capital City: Brazzaville

Largest Cities:

Brazzaville (Pop. 2,300,000)
Pointe-Noire (Pop. 1,032,000)
Dolisie (Pop. 121,000)
Nkayi (Pop. 103,000)
Kayes (Pop. 58,737)

ISO Alpha-2: CG

ISO Alpha-3: COG

Time Zones: WAT

Time Now in Major Cities in Congo

Brazzaville Thu 09:06:09
Dolisie Thu 09:06:09
Kayes Thu 09:06:09
Nkayi Thu 09:06:09
Pointe-Noire Thu 09:06:09

City	Current Time
Brazzaville	Thu 09:06:09
Dolisie	Thu 09:06:09
Kayes	Thu 09:06:09
Nkayi	Thu 09:06:09
Pointe-Noire	Thu 09:06:09

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Congo

Africa/Brazzaville Thu 09:06:09
Africa/Lagos Thu 09:06:09

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Brazzaville	Thu 09:06:09
Africa/Lagos	Thu 09:06:09

Time Zone Converters used in Congo

Convert time between the time zones of Congo and other locations worldwide.

CET to WAT Converter EST to WAT Converter

Sunrise and Sunset in Congo (5 Locations)

Brazzaville

↑ 6:04 AM

↓ 5:56 PM
Dolisie

↑ 6:14 AM

↓ 6:06 PM
Kayes

↑ 6:11 AM

↓ 6:04 PM
Nkayi

↑ 6:11 AM

↓ 6:04 PM
Pointe-Noire

↑ 6:18 AM

↓ 6:08 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Brazzaville	↑ 6:04 AM	↓ 5:56 PM
Dolisie	↑ 6:14 AM	↓ 6:06 PM
Kayes	↑ 6:11 AM	↓ 6:04 PM
Nkayi	↑ 6:11 AM	↓ 6:04 PM
Pointe-Noire	↑ 6:18 AM	↓ 6:08 PM

Current Weather in Congo (5 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Congo

Population	5,244,363
Area	342,000 km²
ISO Numeric Code	178
FIPS Code	CF
Top Level Domain	.cg
Currency	Franc (XAF)
Phone Prefix	+242
Country Code	+242
Languages	FR-CG (fr-CG), KG (kg), LN-CG (ln-CG)
Neighbouring Countries	🇦🇴 Angola, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo, 🇬🇦 Gabon

Upcoming Public Holidays in Congo

This year, Congo observes 10 public holidays, with 10 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Day on 15 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Reconciliation Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Congo to plan your schedule.

National Day 15 Aug • Saturday
All Saints' Day 01 Nov • Sunday
Republic Day 28 Nov • Saturday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday
Labor Day 01 May • Saturday
Ascension Day 06 May • Thursday
Whit Monday 17 May • Monday
Reconciliation Day 10 Jun • Thursday

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Time in Congo — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Congo.

How many time zones does Congo have?

Congo spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Congo?

Brazzaville is the capital of Congo. The capital uses the Africa/Brazzaville time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Congo observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Congo may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Congo are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 5 city(ies) across Congo. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Congo?

Congo's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.