Standard TimeEAT |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Indian/Mayotte |
Kungu time compared to Beijing time (China) |
5 hours ahead |
Mayottekungu: an island city in the Indian Ocean
Located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, Mayotte Koungou is the largest city and an important economic center of the French overseas dependency of Mayotte. The most densely populated town on Mayotte, Koungou is located in the northeast of the main island Grande-Terre, near the capital Mamoudzou, and is known for its active port and multicultural community.
Geographical and human characteristics
Kungu is situated in a hilly area of volcanic origin, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation and coral reef seas. The city's population is predominantly of Comorian origin, with a mix of African, Arab and French cultures, and the common languages are French and Comorian. It is rooted in Islamic culture, with a unique urban and rural landscape of mosques interspersed with colonial architecture.
Economy and daily life
The economy is based on port trade, agriculture and tourism, with the cultivation of vanilla, cloves and other spices as a traditional industry. In recent years, Cungo has developed a service sector and infrastructure based on Mayotte's status as an outlying region of the European Union. The pace of life is relaxed, with weekend fairs and beach activities forming an important part of the local social scene.
Kungu Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-25
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06:00
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18:23
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