Current Time in Burundi 🇧🇮

Capital City: Gitega

Largest Cities:

Bujumbura (Pop. 769,317)
Gitega (Pop. 135,000)
Ngozi (Pop. 61,716)
Rumonge (Pop. 55,599)
Cibitoke (Pop. 36,959)

ISO Alpha-2: BI

ISO Alpha-3: BDI

Time Zones: CAT

Time Now in Major Cities in Burundi

Bujumbura Sat 12:15:17
Cibitoke Sat 12:15:17
Gitega Sat 12:15:17
Ngozi Sat 12:15:17
Rumonge Sat 12:15:17

City	Current Time
Bujumbura	Sat 12:15:17
Cibitoke	Sat 12:15:17
Gitega	Sat 12:15:17
Ngozi	Sat 12:15:17
Rumonge	Sat 12:15:17

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Burundi

Africa/Bujumbura Sat 12:15:17
Africa/Maputo Sat 12:15:17

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Bujumbura	Sat 12:15:17
Africa/Maputo	Sat 12:15:17

Time Zone Converters used in Burundi

Convert time between the time zones of Burundi and other locations worldwide.

Sunrise and Sunset in Burundi (5 Locations)

Bujumbura

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Cibitoke

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Gitega

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Ngozi

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Rumonge

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City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Bujumbura	↑ N/A	↓ N/A
Cibitoke	↑ N/A	↓ N/A
Gitega	↑ N/A	↓ N/A
Ngozi	↑ N/A	↓ N/A
Rumonge	↑ N/A	↓ N/A

Current Weather in Burundi (5 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Burundi

Population	11,175,378
Area	27,830 km²
ISO Numeric Code	108
FIPS Code	BY
Top Level Domain	.bi
Currency	Franc (BIF)
Phone Prefix	+257
Country Code	+257
Languages	FR-BI (fr-BI), RN (rn)
Neighbouring Countries	🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo, 🇷🇼 Rwanda, 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Upcoming Public Holidays in Burundi

This year, Burundi observes 15 public holidays, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Assumption Day on 15 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Burundi to plan your schedule.

Assumption Day 15 Aug • Saturday
Prince Louis Rwagasore Day 13 Oct • Tuesday
President Ndadaye's Day 21 Oct • Wednesday
All Saints' Day 01 Nov • Sunday
All Saints' Day (observed) 02 Nov • Monday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Unity Day 05 Feb • Friday
Eid ul Fitr (estimated) 09 Mar • Tuesday
President Ntaryamira Day 06 Apr • Tuesday

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Time in Burundi — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Burundi.

How many time zones does Burundi have?

Burundi spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Burundi?

Gitega is the capital of Burundi. The capital uses the Africa/Bujumbura time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Burundi observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Burundi may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Burundi are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 5 city(ies) across Burundi. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Burundi?

Burundi's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.