Current Time in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
The current local time in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo is 14:39:50 (CAT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Goma is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 432,587. The sun rises at about 06:06 and sets at 18:07 today (12h 01m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:07
- 12h 01m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Goma
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo keeps CAT (UTC+02:00). Goma does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:06 and sets at about 18:07 local time, giving Goma 12h 01m of daylight.
Right now it is 14:39 on Tuesday in Goma (UTC+02:00). When it is 14:39 here, it is 08:39 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Goma
- Use the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Goma to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:39 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 05:39 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 13:39 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 14:39 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 16:39 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 18:09 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 20:39 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 21:39 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 22:39 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Goma
Compare Goma with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Democratic Republic of Congo.
Business-hours overlap from Goma
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Goma overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Goma time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Goma time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Goma in?
Goma uses CAT (UTC+02:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Goma observe daylight saving time?
No - Goma keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Goma today?
Today the sun rises around 06:06 and sets around 18:07 in Goma, about 12h 01m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Goma and other cities?
When it is 14:39 in Goma, it is 08:39 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Goma's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Goma
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo time page.
Local entity signals for Goma
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Goma.
| Country | Democratic Republic of Congo |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | -1.67, 29.23 |
| Population signal | About 432,587 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:06, sunset 18:07, 12h 01m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Lubumbashi time-zone page for rules, the Democratic Republic of Congo country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 1.67° S, 29.23° E
Population: 432,587
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT