Current Time in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
The current local time in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo is 13:26:48 (CAT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Bukavu is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 816,811. The sun rises at about 06:09 and sets at 18:08 today (11h 59m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:08
- 11h 59m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Bukavu
Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo keeps CAT (UTC+02:00). Bukavu does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:09 and sets at about 18:08 local time, giving Bukavu 11h 59m of daylight.
Right now it is 13:26 on Tuesday in Bukavu (UTC+02:00). When it is 13:26 here, it is 07:26 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Bukavu
- Use the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Bukavu to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:26 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:26 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 12:26 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 13:26 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 15:26 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:56 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:26 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:26 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:26 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Bukavu
Compare Bukavu with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Democratic Republic of Congo.
Business-hours overlap from Bukavu
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Bukavu overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Bukavu time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Bukavu time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bukavu in?
Bukavu uses CAT (UTC+02:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Bukavu observe daylight saving time?
No - Bukavu keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Bukavu today?
Today the sun rises around 06:09 and sets around 18:08 in Bukavu, about 11h 59m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Bukavu and other cities?
When it is 13:26 in Bukavu, it is 07:26 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Bukavu's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Bukavu
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo time page.
Local entity signals for Bukavu
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Bukavu.
| Country | Democratic Republic of Congo |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | -2.49, 28.84 |
| Population signal | About 816,811 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:09, sunset 18:08, 11h 59m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Lubumbashi time-zone page for rules, the Democratic Republic of Congo country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 2.49° S, 28.84° E
Population: 816,811
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT