Africa · Eastern Africa · Sovereign state
Current time in Burundi
A single time zone at UTC+02:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Burundi's time
A single time zone.
Burundi operates on a single time zone, Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+02:00. The country does not observe daylight saving time, keeping things straightforward for visitors and residents alike.
Major cities
Cities of Burundi.
History
How Burundi keeps time.
Burundi has used UTC+02:00, now called Central Africa Time, since about 1890, early in the German colonial period; Belgium took over the territory during World War I. As with many African nations, the timezone was inherited from the colonial period and remained unchanged through independence in 1962. The country has not made any significant changes to its timezone since, maintaining a consistent UTC+02:00 offset throughout its post-independence history.
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Things about Burundi's time.
Burundi's single timezone is fairly standard for a small East African nation. Being close to the equator, the country doesn't need to adjust for extreme variations in daylight hours, and daylight saving time has never been considered necessary. The consistent time also simplifies coordination with neighboring countries like Rwanda, Tanzania, and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which share similar or adjacent time zones.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burundi's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Burundi in?
- Burundi is in the Central Africa Time zone, which is UTC+02:00.
- Does Burundi observe daylight saving time?
- No, Burundi does not observe daylight saving time.
- What countries share the same time as Burundi?
- Burundi shares Central Africa Time (UTC+02:00) with neighboring Rwanda and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Neighboring Tanzania is one hour ahead (UTC+03:00).
- Is there only one time zone in Burundi?
- Yes, Burundi has only one time zone: Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00.
- How does Burundi's time zone affect travel from Europe?
- Burundi is one hour ahead of Central European countries such as France and Germany in winter, and on the same time during European summer time, so there is little or no jet lag when flying from Europe.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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