Sunrise and sunset in Burundi today

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Friday, October 30, 2026
Sunrise: 05:39Sunset: 17:52Day: 12h 13min Reference: Bujumbura

Today, Friday, October 30, 2026, the Sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 17:52 in Burundi (local time, based on Bujumbura). That gives 12h 13min of daylight, with solar noon at 11:46.

The Sun today

It's nighttime now Sunrise in 5h 27min.

Sunrise05:39
Solar noon11:46
Sunset17:52
Day length12h 13min

Compared with yesterday, today is 10s longer, and tomorrow will be 11s longer than today: days are getting longer.

Today's timeline: twilight, sunrise and sunset

Today's local times
EventTime
Astronomical twilight begins (Sun 18° below the horizon)04:28
Nautical twilight begins (12° below)04:53
Civil twilight begins (6° below)05:18
Sunrise05:39
Solar noon11:46
Sunset17:52
Civil twilight ends18:14
Nautical twilight ends18:39
Astronomical twilight ends19:04

Dawn and dusk are not instant. Today in Burundi, civil twilight begins 21 minutes before sunrise, so it is already light enough to walk outdoors at 05:18, and it fades about 21 minutes after sunset. Close to the tropics twilight is short, because the Sun sinks almost vertically. Photographers often plan around the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset, when the light is warm and soft, and drivers, cyclists and runners can use these times to know when to switch on lights.

Next 14 days

Sunrise and sunset in Burundi over the next 14 days
DateSunriseSunsetSolar noonLengthChange
Fri, Oct 3005:3917:52 11:4612h 13min +10s
Sat, Oct 3105:3917:52 11:4612h 13min +11s
Sun, Nov 105:3917:53 11:4612h 13min +10s
Mon, Nov 205:3917:53 11:4612h 14min +11s
Tue, Nov 305:3917:53 11:4612h 14min +10s
Wed, Nov 405:3817:53 11:4612h 14min +11s
Thu, Nov 505:3817:53 11:4612h 14min +10s
Fri, Nov 605:3817:53 11:4612h 14min +11s
Sat, Nov 705:3817:53 11:4612h 14min +10s
Sun, Nov 805:3817:53 11:4612h 15min +9s
Mon, Nov 905:3817:53 11:4612h 15min +10s
Tue, Nov 1005:3817:54 11:4612h 15min +11s
Wed, Nov 1105:3817:54 11:4612h 15min +9s
Thu, Nov 1205:3817:54 11:4612h 15min +10s

How daylight changes through the year in Burundi

The longest day of 2026 is December 22, with 12h 19min of daylight, and the shortest is June 20, with 11h 55min: a seasonal swing of 0h 23min. The earliest sunrise is at 05:38 (November 4) and the latest at 06:10 (February 12); the earliest sunset is at 17:52 (October 23) and the latest at 18:23 (January 25). Because this place is close to the equator, days and nights stay close to 12 hours all year and the seasons are hardly noticeable in the sky.

Monthly table: October 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Burundi, October
DateSunriseSunsetLengthCivil twilight
Thu, Oct 105:4817:56 12h 8min 05:27 – 18:17
Fri, Oct 205:4717:56 12h 8min 05:27 – 18:16
Sat, Oct 305:4717:55 12h 8min 05:26 – 18:16
Sun, Oct 405:4717:55 12h 8min 05:26 – 18:16
Mon, Oct 505:4617:55 12h 8min 05:25 – 18:16
Tue, Oct 605:4617:55 12h 9min 05:25 – 18:16
Wed, Oct 705:4517:55 12h 9min 05:25 – 18:15
Thu, Oct 805:4517:54 12h 9min 05:24 – 18:15
Fri, Oct 905:4517:54 12h 9min 05:24 – 18:15
Sat, Oct 1005:4417:54 12h 9min 05:23 – 18:15
Sun, Oct 1105:4417:54 12h 9min 05:23 – 18:15
Mon, Oct 1205:4417:54 12h 10min 05:23 – 18:15
Tue, Oct 1305:4317:54 12h 10min 05:22 – 18:14
Wed, Oct 1405:4317:53 12h 10min 05:22 – 18:14
Thu, Oct 1505:4317:53 12h 10min 05:22 – 18:14
Fri, Oct 1605:4217:53 12h 10min 05:21 – 18:14
Sat, Oct 1705:4217:53 12h 11min 05:21 – 18:14
Sun, Oct 1805:4217:53 12h 11min 05:21 – 18:14
Mon, Oct 1905:4117:53 12h 11min 05:20 – 18:14
Tue, Oct 2005:4117:53 12h 11min 05:20 – 18:14
Wed, Oct 2105:4117:53 12h 11min 05:20 – 18:14
Thu, Oct 2205:4117:53 12h 12min 05:19 – 18:14
Fri, Oct 2305:4017:52 12h 12min 05:19 – 18:14
Sat, Oct 2405:4017:52 12h 12min 05:19 – 18:14
Sun, Oct 2505:4017:52 12h 12min 05:19 – 18:14
Mon, Oct 2605:4017:52 12h 12min 05:18 – 18:14
Tue, Oct 2705:3917:52 12h 12min 05:18 – 18:14
Wed, Oct 2805:3917:52 12h 13min 05:18 – 18:14
Thu, Oct 2905:3917:52 12h 13min 05:18 – 18:14
Fri, Oct 3005:3917:52 12h 13min 05:18 – 18:14
Sat, Oct 3105:3917:52 12h 13min 05:17 – 18:14

Where these times come from

All times are calculated astronomically for Bujumbura (3.36° S, 29.36° E) and shown in the local time zone (Africa/Bujumbura, UTC+2). Sunrise and sunset refer to the moment the upper edge of the Sun touches the horizon, already counting atmospheric refraction. They refer to the reference city; other cities in Burundi differ by a few minutes for every degree of longitude (about 4 minutes per degree) and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the local clock times can differ a lot. Values are accurate to within about a minute.

See also

Other places

Coordinates used: 3.36° S, 29.36° E

Frequently asked questions

What time does the sun rise and set today in Burundi?

Today (October 30) the Sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 17:52 in Burundi, local time (reference: Bujumbura). Solar noon, when the Sun is highest, is at 11:46.

How long is the day today in Burundi?

Today has 12h 13min of daylight between sunrise and sunset. Tomorrow will be 11s longer than today.

What are the longest and shortest days of the year in Burundi?

In 2026 the longest day is December 22 with 12h 19min of daylight, and the shortest is June 20 with 11h 55min. The difference between them is 0h 23min.

When does it start getting light and dark in Burundi?

Civil twilight, when there is enough light to see outdoors without lamps, starts at 05:18 and ends at 18:14. The sky is fully dark only after astronomical twilight ends, at 19:04.

Do these times apply to every city in Burundi?

They are calculated for Bujumbura, the reference city. Other cities in Burundi differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude, plus the effect of latitude and, in countries with several time zones, of the time zone itself.

Why does day length vary so little in Burundi?

Because the Earth's axis is tilted by about 23.4° and the seasonal swing in daylight grows with latitude. The latitude here is 3.36° S, close to the equator, where the day stays near 12 hours all year.