Time in Burundi right now
Burundi uses one time zone, Africa/Bujumbura, at UTC+2 all year. The live clock follows the same time zone database used by phones, computers and calendar apps.
- Time zone
- Africa/Bujumbura
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Bujumbura
- Public holidays 2026
- 15 dates
- Continent
- Africa
Sunrise and sunset in Bujumbura
Sunrise, sunset, solar noon and day length are calculated for Bujumbura and refreshed every minute. In 2026 the longest day has 11h 56m of daylight, and the shortest day has 12h 19m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Burundi, 2026
Burundi has 15 public holiday dates listed for 2026. The table keeps the date, weekday and days remaining together, using data from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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5FebUnity DayThursday · Passed
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20MarEid al-Fitr (estimated)Friday · Passed
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6AprCommemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien NtaryamiraMonday · Passed
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1MayInternational Labor DayFriday · Passed
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14MayAscension DayThursday · Passed
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27MayEid al-Adha (estimated)Wednesday · Passed
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8JunNational Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre NkurunzizaMonday · Passed
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1JulIndependence DayWednesday · Passed
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15AugAssumption DaySaturday · Passed
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13OctCommemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis RwagasoreTuesday · In 27 days
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21OctCommemoration of the Assassination of President Melchior NdadayeWednesday · In 35 days
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1NovAll Saints' DaySunday · In 46 days
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2NovAll Saints' Day (observed)Monday · In 47 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Bujumbura time compared with other cities
Use this table to compare Bujumbura time with major cities. The hour difference is counted from Bujumbura, so meeting times are easier to check before you call.
| City | Country | Local time | From Bujumbura |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Clock changes in Burundi
Burundi does not use daylight saving time, so the local clock stays on UTC+2 through the year. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Europe and North America change clocks in spring and autumn. That is why their time difference from Bujumbura can move by 1 hour while Burundi time stays fixed.
Countries on the same time as Bujumbura
These countries use the same standard UTC+2 offset, so their clocks often match Bujumbura. Some still change for daylight saving time, so check the countries page before scheduling.
Quick answers about time in Burundi
Short answers about Burundi time, the UTC+2 offset, daylight saving time, holidays and Bujumbura sunrise times.
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What time is it in Burundi now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Bujumbura and updates every second. Burundi stays on UTC+2 all year.
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What time zone is Burundi in?
Burundi uses one time zone, Africa/Bujumbura. It is UTC+2 all year, and the live clock on this page follows that database name.
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Does Burundi use daylight saving time?
No. Burundi stays on UTC+2 all year, so the clock does not move for summer time. Countries with daylight saving time shift 1 hour closer or further away twice a year.
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What is the UTC offset in Burundi?
Bujumbura is UTC+2 all year. The offset near the clock is calculated live, so the page reflects the current rule for Burundi.
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What is the time difference between Burundi and New York?
Bujumbura is 7 hours ahead of New York during New York standard time and 6 hours ahead during New York daylight time. The comparison table updates with the clocks.
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What is the time difference between Burundi and London?
Bujumbura is 2 hours ahead of London during UK standard time and 1 hour ahead during UK summer time. The comparison table updates with the clocks.
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What is the time difference between Burundi and New Delhi?
Bujumbura is 3 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi all year because India does not use daylight saving time.
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When is the next public holiday in Burundi?
The holiday list shows each 2026 public holiday with its weekday and days remaining. The first listed holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does Burundi have in 2026?
15 public holiday dates are listed for Burundi in 2026. 6 fall on a Monday or Friday, so they create a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Bujumbura?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Bujumbura are in the sun and moon section above. In 2026 the longest day has 11h 56m of daylight, and the shortest day has 12h 19m.