Days in Goma are currently getting longer, about 1 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Goma
Goma is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 1.6741° S, 29.2285° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 186 km (116 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 10,205 km (6,341 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 9,832 km (6,109 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,252 km (2,021 mi) east
Goma lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Goma
The point on Earth exactly opposite Goma is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Goma, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Goma
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Goma
Goma is currently in Spring. Summer begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Goma is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Goma
In Goma, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 13m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 1m, a difference of roughly 0h 12m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Goma's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Goma at 1.67° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Goma
With a population of 432,587, Goma ranks as the 13th most populous city in Democratic Republic of the Congo, out of 114 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Goma
Goma International Airport (GOM / FZNA) is a major international airport serving Goma directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:37:21.
Daylight saving time in Goma
Goma uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Lubumbashi. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Goma does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Goma
Business hours in Goma (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Goma
Compare time in Goma with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Goma
Official national holiday observed in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Goma in?
Goma follows the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Goma at UTC+2.
What time is it in Goma right now?
The current local time in Goma is 06:37:21 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Goma observe daylight saving time?
No. Goma is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Goma?
Goma is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Goma?
Goma International Airport (GOM) is the airport serving Goma. The current local time at the airport is 06:37:21.
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