Sunrise & sunset times in Bujumbura, Burundi
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 18:06 in Bujumbura. All times are shown in the Africa/Bujumbura timezone.
Today in Bujumbura
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Bujumbura today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Bujumbura when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bujumbura (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bujumbura’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:03 | 18:20 | 12:11 | 12h 17m |
| February | 06:10 | 18:23 | 12:16 | 12h 12m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:15 | 12:11 | 12h 07m |
| April | 06:01 | 18:03 | 12:02 | 12h 01m |
| May | 06:00 | 17:57 | 11:58 | 11h 57m |
| June | 06:05 | 18:00 | 12:03 | 11h 55m |
| July | 06:10 | 18:06 | 12:08 | 11h 56m |
| August | 06:07 | 18:07 | 12:07 | 12h 00m |
| September | 05:55 | 18:00 | 11:57 | 12h 05m |
| October | 05:43 | 17:53 | 11:48 | 12h 10m |
| November | 05:39 | 17:55 | 11:47 | 12h 16m |
| December | 05:48 | 18:07 | 11:57 | 12h 19m |
Solar year in Bujumbura (2026)
Because Bujumbura is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 24m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Bujumbura
Longest day in Bujumbura: 12h 12m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 48m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 49m.
Moon tonight in Bujumbura
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Bujumbura today?▼
The sun rises at 06:10 Africa/Bujumbura in Bujumbura, Burundi today.
What time is sunset in Bujumbura today?▼
The sun sets at 18:06 Africa/Bujumbura in Bujumbura today.
How long is the day in Bujumbura today?▼
Daylight in Bujumbura today lasts 11 hours and 56 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bujumbura?▼
The morning golden hour in Bujumbura runs from 05:47 to 06:39, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:37 to 18:28.
What is the timezone of Bujumbura?▼
Bujumbura uses the Africa/Bujumbura timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Bujumbura?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bujumbura is 21 December 2026, with 12h 19m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bujumbura?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bujumbura is 21 June 2026, with 11h 56m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bujumbura?▼
Because Bujumbura is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 24m. Days are nearly the same length all year.