Current Time in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Lat/Long: 2.49° S, 28.84° E
Elevation: 1,631 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 115 cities in Democratic Republic of Congo by population
Province: South Kivu
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT
Bukavu is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Bukavu
Bukavu gets 11h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bukavu is at 06:07 and sunset in Bukavu is at 18:06.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 58m near the June solstice to 12h 16m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 23 Jun ● | 04:50 | 06:07 | 12:06 | 15:31 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:50 | 06:07 | 12:06 | 15:31 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 04:50 | 06:07 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 04:51 | 06:08 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 04:51 | 06:08 | 12:07 | 15:32 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 04:51 | 06:08 | 12:07 | 15:32 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | 04:51 | 06:08 | 12:08 | 15:32 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bukavu
Sunrise
in Bukavu
↑
6:07 AM
Sunset
in Bukavu
↓
6:06 PM
Day Length
11h 58m
Dawn
in Bukavu
5:44 AM
Dusk
in Bukavu
6:29 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bukavu
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
68.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:47
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:28
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How Far Is Bukavu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,195 km | NE (41deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,376 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Paris | 6,254 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Moscow | 6,526 km | N (6deg) |
| London | 6,598 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,346 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,417 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,633 km | ENE (67deg) |
Bukavu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bukavu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.5deg N, 151.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bukavu
What time is it in Bukavu right now?
The current local time in Bukavu is 21:24 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Bukavu follows the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
What time zone is Bukavu in?
Bukavu uses the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bukavu?
Is Bukavu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Bukavu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bukavu today?
Today in Bukavu: sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset is at 18:06, giving 11h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bukavu tonight?
The moon phase over Bukavu tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 68.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Bukavu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bukavu, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.