Current local time in Bukavu, DR Congo
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Bukavu
Bukavu, Sud-Kivu, DR Congo uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Lubumbashi), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 225,389.
| Country: | DR Congo |
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| State / region: | Sud-Kivu |
| Coordinates: | 2°29′S / 28°51′E |
| Population: | 225,389 |
| Currency: | Congolese Franc (CDF) |
| Languages: | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili |
| Country calling code: | +243 |
Time zone in Bukavu
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lubumbashi |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in DR Congo: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Bukavu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Bukavu today
| Sunrise: | 05:43 |
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| Sunset: | 17:54 |
| Solar noon: | 11:49 |
| Day length: | 12h 10m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:22 – 18:15 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bukavu
- London+1 hBukavu is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hBukavu is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hBukavu is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Bukavu time
What time zone is Bukavu in?
Bukavu uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lubumbashi (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Bukavu observe daylight saving time?
Bukavu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Bukavu and London?
Right now Bukavu 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 Bukavu and New York?
Right now Bukavu 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.