Current local time in Bukavu, DR Congo
The live clock above shows the time in Bukavu. Bukavu is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Region | Sud-Kivu |
| Population | about 331,000 |
| Coordinates | 2.51° S, 28.84° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bukavu doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:54 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 15 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bukavu at about 12:13 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bukavu sits at 28.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Bukavu time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bukavu |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Bukavu |
|---|---|---|
| Uvira | 101 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Nyanza, Rwanda | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Goma | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Bujumbura, Burundi | 112 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Kigoma, Tanzania | 277 km (172 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Butembo | 298 km (185 mi) | same time |
| Kindu | 329 km (205 mi) | same time |
Other cities in DR Congo
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Kananga
- Kisangani
- Kikwit
- Likasi
- Kolwezi
- Mbandaka
- Butembo
- Matadi
- Beni
- Tshikapa
- Kindu
- Boma
- Kalemie
- Uvira
- Gemena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bukavu in?
Bukavu is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Bukavu have daylight saving time?
Bukavu doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bukavu when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bukavu's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).