Current time in Burundi

23:43:24

Thursday, October 29, 2026

UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Bujumbura

Time zone of Burundi

The time in Burundi (Bujumbura) follows the Africa/Bujumbura time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Burundi

23:43:24

Brasília

18:43:24

How to call or schedule a meeting with Burundi

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Burundi; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Burundi: sunrise today at 05:39 · sunset at 17:52 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Gitega (political capital; Bujumbura is the largest city)
Continent: Africa
Area: 27,830 km² (10,745 sq mi)
Population: about 9.9 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Burundian franc (BIF)
Languages: French, Kirundi
Calling code: +257
Internet domain: .bi

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

Tanzania +1 h
DR Congo −1 h
Rwanda same time

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Burundi right now.

More countries: Africa

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Burundi?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Burundi changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Burundi in?

Burundi follows Africa/Bujumbura, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Bujumbura.

Does Burundi have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Burundi does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Burundi from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Burundi).

What is the capital of Burundi?

The capital of Burundi is Gitega (political capital; Bujumbura is the largest city). The country covers about 27,830 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Burundi use?

The currency is the Burundian franc (BIF). To call from abroad, dial +257 before the number. Websites use the .bi domain.