Current Time in Goma
About Goma
Goma is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 432,587. It runs on Africa/Lubumbashi time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Goma does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
- Population432,587
- Latitude-1.6741°
- Longitude29.2285°
- Time zoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Goma Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Goma's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Goma
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Daylight Saving Time
Goma does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+2:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Goma
What time zone is Goma in?
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo uses the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone. It is currently on CAT (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Goma observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Goma does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+2:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Goma today?
The sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 5:54 PM in Goma today, giving 12h 8m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Goma and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Goma right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Goma?
Goma is currently UTC+2:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.