Democratic Republic of the Congo travel facts

AT A GLANCE

Travel essentials

Currency

CDF Congolese Franc

1 CDF ≈ 0.069427 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-06

Actual exchange and card rates may differ.

Checked 2026-11-07

Capital & languages

Capital: Kinshasa
Languages: French

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Country codes

CD / COD

コンゴ民主共和国
Democratic Republic of the Congo

LOCAL TIME

Local time & time zones

The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.

Africa/Kinshasa

03:01:4711/13

UTC+01:00 · Japan −8h

Africa/Lubumbashi

04:01:4711/13

UTC+02:00 · Japan −7h

Checked 2026-11-07

BEFORE YOU GO

Entry & travel preparation

Entry guidance

Current guidance is under review. Check the local authority or embassy before travel.

Not yet reviewed · Review pending

Power outlets

Type C
Type D
Type E

Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.

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Tap water

Current guidance is under review. Check with your accommodation or local authority.

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Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.

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EXPLORE THE REGIONS

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ON THE MAP

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GETTING THERE

Air travel

Airports · 27

Airlines · 8

OUR TRAVEL STORIES

Democratic Republic of the Congo travel stories

Travel stories are in preparation.