Time Now in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Lat/Long: 1.67° S, 29.23° E
Elevation: 1,518 m above sea level
Population rank: #13 of 115 cities in Democratic Republic of Congo by population
Province: Nord Kivu
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT
Goma keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At roughly 1518 m, Goma is a genuine high-altitude city. Goma is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 4098 km off. Goma is a significant city in Democratic Republic of Congo, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Goma at 05:59 and sets at 18:04, giving 12h 04m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Goma
Daylight Hours in Goma
Goma gets 12h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Goma is at 05:59 and sunset in Goma is at 18:04.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 01m near the June solstice to 12h 13m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5 Sep ● | 04:48 | 05:59 | 12:01 | 15:15 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:47 | 05:59 | 12:01 | 15:14 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:47 | 05:58 | 12:01 | 15:13 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:47 | 05:58 | 12:00 | 15:12 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:46 | 05:57 | 12:00 | 15:12 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 04:46 | 05:57 | 12:00 | 15:11 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 04:46 | 05:57 | 11:59 | 15:10 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Goma
Sunrise
in Goma
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Goma
↓
6:04 PM
Day Length
12h 04m
Dawn
in Goma
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Goma
6:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Goma
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
40.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:49
Distances & Clock Changes in Goma
How Far Is Goma From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,098 km | NE (41deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,295 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Paris | 6,185 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Moscow | 6,431 km | N (6deg) |
| London | 6,528 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,300 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,493 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,558 km | ENE (67deg) |
Goma's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Goma and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.7deg N, 150.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Goma
What time is it in Goma right now?
The current local time in Goma is 05:28 on Saturday, September 05, 2026. Goma follows the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
What time zone is Goma in?
Clocks in Goma follow the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Goma?
Is Goma on daylight saving time right now?
No — Goma is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Goma today?
In Goma today the sun rises at 05:59 and sets at 18:04, giving 12h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Goma tonight?
Tonight the moon over Goma is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 40.8%.
What is solar time in Goma?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Goma, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.