Time Difference: Kinshasa vs Johannesburg

Live comparison of current time in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
08:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026
1 hour ahead
Johannesburg, South Africa
09:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

KinshasaJohannesburg
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM

About Time Difference: Kinshasa and Johannesburg

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the Africa/Kinshasa timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+1. Johannesburg, South Africa is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+2. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Johannesburg?

Kinshasa uses the Africa/Kinshasa timezone (UTC+1) and Johannesburg uses the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Kinshasa to Johannesburg?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.