Current Time in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo Now

Q: What is the current time in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo?

The current local time in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo is 5:25 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi (UTCUTC+02:00, CAT).

Q: What time zone is Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo in?

Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo observes the Africa/Lubumbashi timezone, which is UTCUTC+02:00. The timezone abbreviation is CAT.

Q: Is Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo today?

Today in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo, the sun rises at 06:01 AM and sets at 06:03 PM, giving 12h 2m of daylight (April 26, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo today?

Today's moon phase in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo is Waxing Gibbous, 76% illuminated (April 26, 2026). Moonrise: 14:20. Moonset: 01:52.

Q: What is the international dialing code for DR Congo?

The international dialing code (country code) for DR Congo is +243. The internet country-code top-level domain is .cd. A typical phone number format is: XX XXX XXXX.

Q: What is the population of Bukavu?

The population of Bukavu is approximately 816,811 people.

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☀ Daytime ·Sunset06:03 PM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 06:01 AM

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🌇 06:03 PM

📍 Location	Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo
🌏 Country	🇨🇩 DR Congo
⏲️ Timezone	Africa/Lubumbashi
📐 Coordinates	2.4908° S, 28.8428° E
👥 Population	816,811 approx.
💵 Currency	Congolese Franc (Fr)

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 06:01 AM ↓ 06:03 PM

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Moon Phases

Waxing Gibbous · 76% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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🌅06:01 AM🌇06:03 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	04:50 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	05:15 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	05:40 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	06:01 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	06:01 AM – 06:29 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	12:02 PM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	05:35 PM – 06:03 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	06:03 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	06:24 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	06:49 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	07:14 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	12h 2m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

76% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise14:20

🌑 Moonset01:52

📏 Distance385,802 km

Upcoming Moon Phases

Phase	Date	Time
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-01	19:23
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-09	23:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-16	22:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	13:02

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Local Business HoursBukavu

🏢 Office Hours	09:00-17:00	📅 Holiday
🏦 Bank Hours	09:00-15:00	📅 Holiday
🛒 Shop Hours	09:00-20:00	📅 Holiday
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	📅 Weekend Today

Emergency NumbersBukavu

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Police

112

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Fire

118

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Ambulance

112

Time Difference with World CitiesBukavu vs major cities

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Phone & Country InfoDR Congo

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Dialing Code

+243

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.cd

Country domain

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Phone Format

XX XXX XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

C/D/E

220V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call DR Congo from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++243, then the local number (format:XX XXX XXXX).

Daylight Hours by MonthBukavu · 2026

Jan

12h 15m

Feb

12h 11m

Mar

12h 7m

Apr

12h 3m

May

12h

Jun

11h 59m

Jul

11h 59m

Aug

12h 2m

Sep

12h 6m

Oct

12h 10m

Nov

12h 14m

Dec

12h 16m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (April 26) has12h 2mof daylight in Bukavu.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo

❓What is the current time in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo?

❓What time zone is Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo in?

❓Is Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo today?

❓What is the moon phase in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo today?

❓What is the international dialing code for DR Congo?

❓What is the population of Bukavu?

About Bukavu Time, timezone & local overview

The current time in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, DR Congo is 5:25 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Timezone in effect: Africa/Lubumbashi — UTCUTC+02:00, also known as CAT. No DST adjustment is active; this location follows standard time. The city has a population of around 816,811. Sunrise was at 06:01 AM this morning; sunset is expected at 06:03 PM — 12h 2m of daylight in total. The current lunar phase is Waxing Gibbous, 76% illuminated. The local currency is Congolese Franc (Fr).