Local Time in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- IANA Zone
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Country
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Continent
- Africa
Latest news in Goma
- Fear and survival: Reflections on a year under M23 rule in GomaThe New Humanitarian · 155d ago
- Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Global Conflict TrackerCouncil on Foreign Relations · 155d ago
- Use of explosive weapons ‘must stop’ in eastern DR Congo: TürkUN News · 14d ago
- Canada to deny entry to foreigners who were recently in DR Congo, against U.N. adviceNBC News · 3d ago
- Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 500Al Jazeera · 17d ago
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Goma is the capital and largest city of the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located in the east of the country on the northern shore of Lake Kivu and shares borders with the Bukumu Chiefdom to the north, Rwanda to the east and the Masisi Territory to the west. The city lies in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift, and is only 13–18 km (8.1–11.2 mi) south of the active volcano Mount Nyiragongo. With an approximate area of 75.72 km2 (29.24 sq mi), the city had a population of 782,000 people in 2024, with an additional 500,000 displaced people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Goma right now?
- The current time in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 11:39:16 PM (GMT+2), which is UTC+2.
- What time zone is Goma in?
- Goma uses the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+2, UTC+2.
- Does Goma observe daylight saving time?
- No. Goma does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+2 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Goma?
- Goma is currently UTC+2 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).