PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Gitega
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Bujumbura
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Burundi
- Region
- Gitega
- Population
- 64,904
- Coordinates
- 3.43° S, 29.92° E
- Elevation
- 1684 m
Gitega is the capital of Burundi, with a population of about 64,904. It uses the Central Africa Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Bujumbura).
Gitega does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+2 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Lubumbashi, Lusaka, Pretoria.
Because Gitega lies at 3.43° S, 29.92° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 11 h 55 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 19 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:48 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 19 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gitega in?
Gitega is in the Central Africa Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Bujumbura. The UTC offset is UTC+2.
Does Gitega have daylight saving time?
No. Gitega stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Gitega and New York?
In January New York is 7 hours behind Gitega, and in July it is 6 hours behind Gitega, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Gitega and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Gitega, and in July it is 9 hours behind Gitega, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gitega?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:04 AM and sets at about 5:59 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:48 AM and sets at about 6:07 PM (local time).