Burundi Time Now - Current Time in Burundi

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GitegaAfrica

Current Time

02:12:58 AM
Saturday, December 13, 2025
GMT+2Africa/Bujumbura

Country Information

Population

11.9 million

Capital

Gitega

Area

27,834 km²

Currency

Burundian Franc (BIF)

Language

Kirundi, French

Time Zone Details

Timezone

Africa/Bujumbura

UTC Offset

GMT+2

Current Status

Night Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Burundi

Long Name

Republic of Burundi

Abbreviations

BI, BDI

Global Time Comparison

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Burundi
02:12:58 AM
New York
07:12:58 PM
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12:12:58 AM
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Paris
01:12:58 AM
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Tokyo
09:12:58 AM
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11:12:58 AM
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04:12:58 AM
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Singapore
08:12:58 AM
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Mumbai
05:42:58 AM
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Burundi Public Holidays 2025

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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Tanzania is 1h ahead, Rwanda is same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 1h behind.

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Cities in Burundi

CityTime
BujumburaSat 02:12:58 AM
GitegaSat 02:12:58 AM
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MuyingaSat 02:12:58 AM
RuyigiSat 02:12:58 AM
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NgoziSat 02:12:58 AM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Burundi

SyncMyTime displays accurate time for Gitega (capital) and Bujumbura. Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) is maintained year-round.

Time Zone History

Burundi adopted permanent UTC+2 using Central Africa Time after independence from Belgium in 1962. The country has never observed daylight saving time. Decades of ethnic conflict and civil war disrupted many systems but CAT consistency was maintained. The capital was officially moved from Bujumbura to Gitega in 2019.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Burundian daily life blends Hutu and Tutsi traditions with Belgian colonial influence in Africa's most densely populated mainland nation. The workday typically runs 8 AM-5 PM when stable. Kirundi and French are official languages. Traditional drumming is culturally significant with Royal Drummers of Burundi internationally known. Agriculture dominates with subsistence farming following seasonal patterns. Coffee is major export. Political instability has disrupted normal patterns. Lake Tanganyika fishing follows traditional schedules.

Why People Check Burundi Time

Many users search Burundi time to organize:

  • Coffee export coordination
  • Tea production timing
  • Lake Tanganyika fishing operations
  • Gold and mineral mining
  • Humanitarian operations
  • Regional East African trade

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Interesting Facts

Burundi is a small, landlocked country in East Africa.

The country is known for its traditional drumming culture.

Burundi has a high population density and is one of the poorest countries in the world.

The country has experienced political instability and ethnic tensions.

Burundi is home to Lake Tanganyika, one of the world's deepest lakes.