Time in Burundi
Capital · Gitega
Time zone in Burundi
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Bujumbura Central Africa Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Gitega |
About Burundi
| Official name: | Republic of Burundi |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Gitega |
| Region: | Africa · Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 12,332,788 |
| Currency: | Burundian franc (BIF, FBu) |
| Calling code: | +257 |
| Languages: | French, Kirundi |
| ISO codes: | BI / BDI |
| Internet domain: | .bi |
Cities in Burundi
Public holidays in Burundi 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 5 Feb — Jour de l'Unité
- 20 Mar — Fête de fin du Ramadan estimated
- 6 Apr — Jour de Ntaryamira
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 14 May — Ascension
- 27 May — Fête du mouton estimated
- 1 Jul — Jour de l’Indépendance
Frequently asked questions about time in Burundi
How many time zones does Burundi have?
Burundi uses one time zone: Central Africa Time (Africa/Bujumbura, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Burundi use daylight saving time?
No. None of Burundi’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Gitega, the capital of Burundi?
See the live clock on the Gitega time page. Gitega uses Africa/Bujumbura.