Current local time in Bujumbura, Burundi
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Bujumbura
Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Bujumbura), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 331,700.
| Country: | Burundi |
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| State / region: | Bujumbura Mairie |
| Coordinates: | 3°23′S / 29°22′E |
| Population: | 331,700 |
| Currency: | Burundian franc (BIF) |
| Languages: | French, Kirundi |
| Country calling code: | +257 |
Time zone in Bujumbura
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Bujumbura |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Bujumbura does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Bujumbura today
| Sunrise: | 05:40 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 11:46 |
| Day length: | 12h 12m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:19 – 18:14 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bujumbura
- London+1 hBujumbura is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hBujumbura is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hBujumbura is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Bujumbura time
What time zone is Bujumbura in?
Bujumbura uses the IANA time zone Africa/Bujumbura (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Bujumbura observe daylight saving time?
Bujumbura does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Bujumbura and London?
Right now Bujumbura is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Bujumbura and New York?
Right now Bujumbura is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.